Investigating how deep brain stimulation affects sleep in Parkinson's disease

Neural Mechanisms and Clinical Applications of Deep Brain Stimulation for Modulating Sleep Dysregulation in Parkinson's Disease

Observational Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing · NCT06914466

This study is testing how deep brain stimulation affects sleep in people with Parkinson's disease to see if it can help improve their sleep quality.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment20 (estimated)
Ages19 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorXuanwu Hospital, Beijing Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
Trial IDNCT06914466 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms by which deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) influences sleep regulation in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). It will enroll 20 patients who have undergone bilateral STN-DBS and utilize wearable polysomnography (PSG) to monitor sleep patterns before and after DBS optimization. The study aims to correlate sleep architecture and local field potentials (LFPs) with clinical outcomes, employing machine learning to identify biomarkers that predict sleep improvement. The findings could lead to enhanced DBS strategies for managing sleep disorders in PD patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease who have undergone bilateral STN-DBS.

Not a fit: Patients with secondary Parkinson's syndrome or those with severe mental illness may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve sleep quality and overall quality of life for patients with Parkinson's disease.

How similar studies have performed: While some preliminary studies suggest DBS may improve sleep, this specific approach utilizing PSG and LFPs is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease: The diagnostic criteria for Parkinson's disease are the Clinical Diagnostic Criteria of UK PD Society Brain Bank Clinical Diagnostic Criteria or 2015 MDS Clinical Diagnostic Criteria for PD.All diagnoses of Parkinson's disease were made by three neurologists who were experienced in the field of movement disorders.
2. Patients who underwent bilateral STN-DBS(Medtronic Percept™ PC)
3. Patients who can cooperate with the completion of postoperative follow-up and clinical evaluation.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients who underwent other brain surgery;
2. Other patients with secondary Parkinson's syndrome and Parkinsonism-plus syndrome;
3. Patients with other central nervous system and peripheral nervous system diseases;
4. Patients complicated with severe medical system diseases, or unable to tolerate clinical evaluation;
5. Patients with severe mental illness;
6. Patients who cannot complete informed consent due to cognitive and communication barriers, or refuse to sign informed consent.

Where this trial is running

Beijing, Beijing Municipality

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Deep Brain StimulationParkinson's Disease and ParkinsonismSleep Disorder
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.