Using MRI to predict outcomes of deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's disease

Multimodal Magnetic Resonance Imaging Studying the Mechanism and Predicting the Outcome After Deep Brain Stimulation in Patients With Parkinson's Disease

Not applicable Interventional Chinese PLA General Hospital · NCT05003206

This study is testing if MRI scans can help predict how well deep brain stimulation will work for people with advanced Parkinson's disease.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorChinese PLA General Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing)
Trial IDNCT05003206 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for treating advanced Parkinson's disease by utilizing multimodal MRI techniques. It aims to clarify the mechanisms behind DBS in alleviating both motor and non-motor symptoms and to identify imaging indicators that can predict patient prognosis. Patients will undergo preoperative and postoperative MRI scans, alongside evaluations of their symptoms before and one year after the procedure. The study seeks to enhance individualized treatment approaches for Parkinson's disease based on MRI findings.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients under 70 years old diagnosed with Parkinson's disease who are undergoing bilateral subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation.

Not a fit: Patients with Parkinson-plus syndrome, severe mental disorders, or other significant health issues may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more personalized and effective treatment strategies for patients with Parkinson's disease.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using imaging techniques to guide treatment in neurological disorders, but this specific approach is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient with Parkinson's disease
* age\< 70 years
* Underwent bilateral STN-DBS or not
* Having complete medical history and clinical follow up
* All MRI examination performed according to study protocol
* Imaging data can be processed
* Signed informed consent obtained from the patient or patient's legally authorized representative;

Exclusion Criteria:

* Parkinson-plus syndrome or secondary parkinsonism
* Patients with severe mental disorders such as psychosis, liver and kidney dysfunction, poor blood pressure or blood glucose control, severe depression and substance abuse, low IQ, and acute phase of severe stroke with definite limb dysfunction should also be excluded.

Where this trial is running

Beijing, Beijing

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Parkinson's DiseaseMagnetic Resonance ImagingDeep Brain StimulationSubthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.