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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 7 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Boston Scientific Corporation Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 36 sites (Ghent and 35 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 7, 2016 |
| Main results expected | December 2030 |
| Study ends | December 2030 |
| Registry record updated | October 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT02686125 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
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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
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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
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Stephanie Delvaux
- Email: BSNClinicalTrials@bsci.com
- Phone: 855-213-9890
Similar studies
Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.
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Investigating the relationship between genetic mutations and brain changes in dystonia
This study is trying to see how genetic changes linked to dystonia affect the brain in people with the condition compared to healthy individuals.
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Intraoperative Microelectrode Recordings with MAVEN vs Standard Equipment
This study tests whether MAVEN can match the recording data collected during DBS surgery for movement disorders using standard equipment.
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Low-intensity focused ultrasound for movement and seizure disorders
This trial will try low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFUS) to see if it can safely change brain activity in people with movement disorders or epilepsy.
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Measuring brain network activity to predict and improve outcomes in children with dystonia
This project will test whether noninvasive brain and muscle recordings, and comparing DBS on versus off, can predict and help improve motor outcomes for children with dystonia.
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Wearable sensors to predict DBS results for people with dystonia
This study will test whether wearable sensors that record walking patterns before surgery can predict how well deep brain stimulation will work for people with dystonia.
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Using GPi brain signals to guide DBS programming for primary dystonia
This study will test whether recording local field potentials from the globus pallidus interna with the Medtronic Percept device can help guide DBS programming and improve symptoms in adults with primary dystonia.
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.