Long-term Brain Stimulation of the Motor Ventral Thalamus (VOP/VIM) to Improve Motor Function

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

60

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

May 10, 2022

Primary Completion Date

December 31, 2030

Study Completion Date

December 31, 2030

Conditions
Traumatic Brain InjuryStrokeBrain DiseaseMovement Disorders (Incl Parkinsonism)Central Nervous System DiseaseEssential Tremor, Movement DisordersEssential Tremor of Voice
Interventions
DEVICE

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) of the Motor Thalamus

All participants enrolled will undergo stimulation parameters tuning of deep brain stimulation electrode leads. All subjects will participate in a series of experiments to evaluate the stimulation effects on movement of face and upper extremities, swallowing, and speech abilities.

Trial Locations (1)

15213

RECRUITING

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh

All Listed Sponsors
lead

University of Pittsburgh

OTHER