Registry of outcomes for the Vercise DBS System in Parkinson's disease
Official title: Registry of Deep Brain Stimulation With the VERCISE™ System: Vercise DBS Registry
Run by Boston Scientific Corporation · NCT02071134 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting information from around the world to see how well the Vercise Deep Brain Stimulation system helps people with Parkinson's disease manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Boston Scientific Corporation Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 87 sites (Aliso Viejo, California and 86 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 4, 2014 |
| Main results expected | December 2038 |
| Study ends | December 2038 |
| Registry record updated | October 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT02071134 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who meet the criteria for the Vercise System's use.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with significant cognitive or psychiatric impairments or those who meet contraindications for the Vercise System may not benefit from this registry.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This registry aims to compile worldwide outcomes from the use of the Vercise Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) System by Boston Scientific in treating Parkinson's disease. It evaluates the effectiveness of the system in improving disease symptoms and overall quality of life, comparing results to baseline measurements. The study also assesses the use of Image Guided Programming (IGP) and the DBS Illumina 3D feature as planning tools for patient programming. By gathering data from various locations, the registry seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of the system's performance.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could enhance the understanding of Vercise DBS System's effectiveness, leading to improved treatment strategies for Parkinson's disease patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies on deep brain stimulation have shown promising results, indicating that this approach is supported by prior successful outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Key Inclusion Criteria: * Meets criteria established in locally applicable Vercise System Direction for Use * At least 18 years old Key Exclusion Criteria: * Meets any contraindication in the Vercise System locally applicable Directions for Use Subjects with significant cognitive or psychiatric impairment may be excluded in the evaluation of GXT.
Where it's running
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Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting -
University of Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, United States Recruiting -
St. Mary's Hospital and Medical Center
Grand Junction, Colorado, United States Recruiting -
University of Florida Shands Hospital
Gainesville, Florida, United States Recruiting -
University of Miami Hospital
Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting -
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, United States Recruiting
Show 44 more locations
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St. Luke Regional Medical Center
Boise, Idaho, United States Recruiting -
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Northwell Health Neuroscience Institute
Great Neck, New York, United States Recruiting -
University at Buffalo
Williamsville, New York, United States Recruiting -
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Houston Methodist Research Institute
Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting -
University of Texas Health Medical Arts and Research Center
San Antonio, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Texas Institute for Neurological Disorders
Sherman, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Evergreen Health
Kirkland, Washington, United States Recruiting -
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle, Washington, United States Recruiting -
University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, Washington, United States Recruiting -
Inland Northwest Research
Spokane, Washington, United States Recruiting -
Fundacion Ineco-Research Facility
Buenos Aires, Argentina Recruiting -
A.o. LKH Univ.-Kliniken Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Austria Recruiting -
University Berlin, Charite Virchow Standort, Wedding
Berlin, Germany Recruiting -
Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf, Germany Recruiting -
Universitätsklinik Eppendorf
Hamburg, Germany Recruiting -
Universitätsklinikum Campus Kiel
Kiel, Germany Recruiting -
Universitaetsklinikum Giessen und Marburg GmbH
Marburg, Germany Recruiting -
Evangelisches Krankenhaus Oldenburg
Oldenburg, Germany Recruiting -
Universitaetsklinikum Tuebingen
Tübingen, Germany Recruiting -
Universitätsklinikum Würzburg
Würzburg, Germany Recruiting -
Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli
Rome, Italy Recruiting -
Hospital General De Asturias
Oviedo, Spain Recruiting -
Hospital Universitario La Fe
Valencia, Spain Recruiting -
Bahcesehir University Hospital Medical Park Goztepe
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting -
Koc University Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting -
Charing Cross Hospital
London, United Kingdom Recruiting -
Neurology and Pain Specialty
Aliso Viejo, California, United States Withdrawn -
Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida, United States Withdrawn -
Tallahassee Neurological Clinic, PA
Tallahassee, Florida, United States Withdrawn -
Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Completed -
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Withdrawn -
St. Louis University Hospital
St Louis, Missouri, United States Withdrawn -
Albany Medical College
Albany, New York, United States Completed -
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio, United States Terminated -
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee, United States Withdrawn -
University of Virginia Medical Center
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Withdrawn -
AZ Sint-Lucas
Ghent, Belgium Active not recruiting -
UZ Gasthuisberg
Leuven, Belgium Active not recruiting -
AZ Delta
Roeselare, Belgium Active not recruiting -
Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Center
Halifax, Canada Active not recruiting -
Hopital de Enfant-Jesus
Québec, Canada Active not recruiting
+37 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Heleen Scholtes
- Email: BSNClinicalTrials@bsci.com
- Phone: 855-213-9890
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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.