Registry for pediatric deep brain stimulation outcomes
Multicenter Pediatric Deep Brain Stimulation Registry
Boston Children's Hospital · NCT06585618
This study is creating a database to collect information on how deep brain stimulation helps children with movement disorders like dystonia and Tourette syndrome, to see how safe and effective the treatment is.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 0 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Boston Children's Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Trial ID | NCT06585618 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to create a multicenter registry to collect and analyze clinical data on pediatric patients who have undergone deep brain stimulation (DBS) for various movement disorders. By pooling data from multiple centers, the registry will facilitate large-scale analyses of the safety and efficacy of DBS in children, addressing the current lack of comprehensive evidence. The study will also explore factors influencing DBS responsiveness and the long-term effects of the treatment on quality of life. This centralized repository is essential for improving clinical practices and outcomes for pediatric patients with conditions like dystonia and Tourette syndrome.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include children aged 0-18 years who have received or are scheduled to receive DBS for neurological movement disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a neurological movement disorder or are outside the age range of 0-18 years may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could significantly enhance the understanding and effectiveness of DBS as a treatment for movement disorders in children.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on pediatric DBS outcomes, the establishment of similar registries in adult populations has shown success in improving treatment understanding and patient outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female or male patients between ages of 0-18 years. * Having received or scheduled to receive DBS for any neurological movement disorder. * Parents or legal guardians are able to provide written consent for prospective enrollment.
Where this trial is running
Boston, Massachusetts
- Boston Children's Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Darius Ebrahimi-Fakhari, MD, PhD
- Email: movementdisorders@children.harvard.edu
- Phone: 617-355-0097
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Dystonia, Epilepsy in Children, Cerebral Palsy, Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Neurologic Disorder, Movement Disorders in Children, Movement Disorders