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Clinical Outcomes for Deep Brain Stimulation

Clinical Outcomes for Deep Brain Stimulation

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Overview

The object of this study is to longitudinally collect clinical outcomes of patients receiving deep brain stimulation for movement disorders with the objective of making retrospective comparisons and tracking of risks, benefits, and complications.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Levodopa responsive Parkinson disease OR
  • Medically refractory Essential Tremor OR
  • Medically refractory Dystonia

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Dementia (Mattis Dementia Rating Scale \<130)
  • Structural abnormalities precluding intracranial surgery

Study details
    Parkinson Disease
    Essential Tremor
    Dystonia

NCT03992625

Washington University School of Medicine

10 October 2026

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