Investigating brain interactions in Parkinson's disease patients undergoing deep brain stimulation.
Clinical Core
This study is looking at how certain brain areas work together in people with Parkinson's disease who are getting deep brain stimulation, and we're inviting patients to join us to see how this treatment affects their thinking and behavior before and during the surgery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10930868 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how the prefrontal cortex interacts with the subthalamic nucleus in patients with Parkinson's disease who are receiving deep brain stimulation. The project aims to recruit patients who are candidates for this procedure and conduct detailed cognitive assessments before and during the surgery. By utilizing various recruitment strategies, including advertising and public presentations, the study seeks to gather a well-characterized group of patients to explore cognitive and behavioral changes associated with the treatment. The findings could provide insights into improving response inhibition functions in these patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with Parkinson's disease who are being considered for deep brain stimulation surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Parkinson's disease or are not candidates for deep brain stimulation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of cognitive functions in Parkinson's disease and improve treatment outcomes for patients undergoing deep brain stimulation.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding cognitive functions in Parkinson's disease through similar methodologies, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Factor, Stewart a — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Factor, Stewart a
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.