Clinical trial Recruiting at 16 sites Observational Ages 7 and up

Observing outcomes of Vercise DBS for treating dystonia

Official title: Prospective Study of Deep Brain Stimulation With the VERCISE™ System for Treatment of Dystonia

Run by Boston Scientific Corporation · NCT02686125 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how well the Vercise Deep Brain Stimulation system helps people with dystonia feel better and improve their quality of life.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages7 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment300 (estimated)
SponsorBoston Scientific Corporation
Industry-sponsored
Locations36 sites (Ghent and 35 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 7, 2016
Main results expectedDecember 2030
Study endsDecember 2030
Registry record updatedOctober 13, 2026
Trial IDNCT02686125 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 7 years and older who meet the criteria for the Vercise System's use in treating dystonia.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have contraindications as per the Vercise System's Directions for Use may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to gather real-world data on the effectiveness of the Vercise™ Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Systems developed by Boston Scientific Corporation for patients with dystonia. It will assess improvements in disease symptoms and overall quality of life among participants. The study will include individuals who meet specific eligibility criteria related to the use of the Vercise System. Data collected will help understand the system's impact on patients in a practical setting.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of DBS in improving symptoms and quality of life for patients with dystonia.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with deep brain stimulation for movement disorders, suggesting this approach has a foundation of success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria (IC):

* IC1. Meets criteria established in the locally applicable Vercise System Directions for Use (DFU) for dystonia.
* IC2. At least 7 years old. Parent or guardian consent is required in patients who are younger than 18 years at the time of consent.

Exclusion Criteria (EC):

* EC1. Meets any contraindication in the Vercise System locally applicable Directions for Use.

Where it's running

  • UZ Gasthuisberg
    Leuven, Belgium
    Recruiting
  • Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Center
    Halifax, Canada
    Recruiting
  • University Berlin, Charite Virchow Standort, Wedding
    Berlin, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Uniklinik Köln
    Cologne, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitaetsklinikum Dusseldorf
    Düsseldorf, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitaetsklinikum Freiburg
    Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
    Recruiting
Show 30 more locations
  • Universitaetsklinik Eppendorf
    Hamburg, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Medizinische Hochschule Hannover MHH
    Hanover, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitatsklinikum Campus Kiel
    Kiel, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitaetsklinikum Giessen und Marburg GmbH
    Marburg, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitaetsklinikum Wuerzburg
    Würzburg, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Medical School of University PECS
    Pécs, Hungary
    Recruiting
  • Ospedale Dell Angelo
    Mestre, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Haga Ziekenhuis locatie Leyweg
    The Hague, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Charing Cross Hospital
    London, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • Royal Victoria Infirmary
    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • AZ Sint-Lucas
    Ghent, Belgium
    Terminated
  • St. Barbara-Klinik Hamm-Heessen
    Hamm, Germany
    Completed
  • Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz
    Mainz, Germany
    Terminated
  • Evangelisches Krankenhaus Oldenburg
    Oldenburg, Germany
    Withdrawn
  • Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center
    Jerusalem, Israel
    Completed
  • Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara
    Ferrara, Italy
    Completed
  • Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli
    Rome, Italy
    Completed
  • Osp. S. Maria Della Misericordia
    Udine, Italy
    Terminated
  • 10 Military Clinical Hospital Bydgoszcz
    Bydgoszcz, Poland
    Terminated
  • Wojewodzki Szpital Dzieciecy Jozefa Brudzinskiego (Childrens Hospital Bydgoszcz)
    Bydgoszcz, Poland
    Terminated
  • Podmiot Leczniczy Copernicus Sp. z o.o.
    Gdansk, Poland
    Terminated
  • Centrum Onkologii - Instytut im. Marii Sklodowskiej-Curie
    Warsaw, Poland
    Terminated
  • National Scientific Center of Neurosurgery N.N. Burdenko
    Moscow, Russia
    Terminated
  • St. Mary's Hospital Incheon
    Incheon, South Korea
    Active not recruiting
  • Hospital Clinic de Barcelona
    Barcelona, Spain
    Completed
  • University Hospital Virgen Arrixaca
    El Palmar, Spain
    Withdrawn
  • Centro Especial Ramon y Cajal
    Madrid, Spain
    Completed
  • Hospital General De Asturias
    Oviedo, Spain
    Withdrawn
  • Southmead Hospital Bristol
    Bristol, United Kingdom
    Withdrawn
  • Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    Completed

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How to take part

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