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Clinical trial No longer in our active list Interventional Ages 18 to 75

Remote programming for managing Parkinson's disease after surgery

Official title: Remote Programming for Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease: a Randomized Controlled Study

Run by Ruijin Hospital · NCT06078397 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study tests if using remote programming can help improve movement in people with Parkinson's disease after they have surgery, compared to regular in-person programming.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorRuijin Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai)
Trial IDNCT06078397 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-75 with primary Parkinson's disease who have undergone bilateral STN-DBS surgery and have access to the internet for remote management.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not have access to the internet or are unable to participate in remote assessments 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 study compares the effectiveness of remote programming (RP) versus standard programming (SP) for improving motor function in patients with Parkinson's disease who have undergone deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the RP or SP group and will receive regular programming sessions post-surgery. The study will assess motor symptom improvement over a six-month follow-up period, along with evaluating safety and economic benefits of both programming methods.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the management of Parkinson's disease by providing a more effective and convenient method for post-surgical care.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with remote programming approaches in similar contexts, indicating potential for success in this trial.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria 
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adult primary Parkinson's disease patients who meet the diagnostic criteria for Parkinson's disease in China (2016 edition), aged 18-75 years
2. Comply with the surgical indications of the "Expert Consensus on Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Parkinson's Disease in China (Second Edition)" and complete bilateral STN-DBS surgery
3. Accurate lead position verified by postoperative CT examination
4. The implanted DBS device has remote programming function
5. Having an internet connection at home or in the area that will receive remote postoperative management, and being able to participate in remote symptom assessment and remote programming
6. Able to communicate fluently, and after education, I and my caregivers are proficient in using the patient client of the remote program control system
7. Understand potential risks/benefits, agree to participate in the study, study procedures, agree to complete the study follow-up, and comply with the requirements of the study protocol.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. The preoperative concise mental state examination (MMSE) score of DBS indicates moderate or above cognitive impairment
2. Severe complications after DBS surgery, such as stroke, encephalitis, wound infection, etc.
3. Lack of cooperation, or inability to understand the experimental plan or provide informed consent for any reason
4. Unable to provide stable network signal or unable to provide 4 × 1.5 m space for motion evaluation
5. Other researchers believe that factors may not be suitable for research.

Where it's running

  • Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
    Shanghai, China     Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.