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NCT06951906 | RECRUITING | Freezing of Gait Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease

Imaging Biomarkers of FOG Response to DBS
Sponsor:

Medical University of South Carolina

Information provided by (Responsible Party):

Gonzalo Revuelta

Brief Summary:

For this study, the investigators are recruiting 54 individuals with Parkinson's Disease and Freezing of Gait (FOG) who are planning to undergo Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). The objective of this study is to better understand the FOG response to DBS. Prior to DBS, participants will undergo an MRI scan, behavioral assessment related to walking, a cognitive evaluation, and assessment of other Parkinson's disease symptoms. Following DBS, participants will repeat these assessments at multiple timepoints over the period of one year. Overall, participants will complete a total of 7 visits over a period of approximately 1 year.

Condition or disease

Freezing of Gait Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease

Deep Brain Stimulation

Intervention/treatment

fMRI

Phase

PHASE4

Detailed Description:

The long-term goal of this research is to develop an individualized approach for the treatment of Freezing of Gait (FOG) with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). In pursuit of this goal, the investigators have preliminary findings which show that: 1. Effective subthalamic nucleus DBS (STN-DBS) activates the globus pallidus interna (GPi) and decreases cortical activation in Parkinson's Disease (PD); 2. Structural connectivity to the GPi, supplemental motor area (SMA), and primary motor cortex (M1) is associated with DBS response in FOG; and 3. Decreased microstructural integrity of the GPi is associated with decreased DOPA response in FOG. The investigators propose a conceptual framework whereby engaging a specific FOG response network depends on the structural integrity of the network, as well as lead placement and stimulation parameters. The investigators propose to recruit 54 individuals with FOG who are identified as appropriate STN-DBS candidates to undergo a prospective longitudinal imaging and behavioral study of FOG response to STN-DBS. Baseline behavioral assessments will characterize FOG behavior, severity, subtype, as well as the cognitive profile, non-FOG motor severity, and other demographics of the enrolled participants that may contribute to DBS response. Baseline imaging will utilize advanced diffusion MRI metrics to determine which brain areas are structurally connected to the stimulation target and their structural integrity. Post-operative assessments will include behavioral measures of FOG response and imaging measures of neural response to stimulation. Pre- and post-operative data will be used to evaluate the association between structural integrity, connectivity, and behavioral response.

Study Type : INTERVENTIONAL
Estimated Enrollment : 54 participants
Masking : NONE
Primary Purpose : TREATMENT
Official Title : Imaging Biomarkers of Freezing of Gait Response to Deep Brain Stimulation
Actual Study Start Date : 2024-11-11
Estimated Primary Completion Date : 2029-11
Estimated Study Completion Date : 2030-01

Information not available for Arms and Intervention/treatment

Ages Eligible for Study: 40 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
  • 1. \>40 years of age.
  • 2. diagnosis of PD based on UK Brain Bank diagnostic criteria.
  • 3. presence of FOG, defined as a score of 1 on part 1 of the nFOGQ and confirmed by objective evaluation (a score of 1 represents a positive response of having experienced such an episode over the last month).
  • 4. clinically selected at the MUSC DBS Conference to undergo STN-DBS surgery.
Exclusion Criteria
  • 1. a history of other significant gait impairment unrelated to PD (e.g. orthopedic deformities).
  • 2. inability to complete gait assessments (timed-up-and-go task) in the OFF state without assistance or assist devices.
  • 3. contraindications to MRI, including inability to lie supine in the scanner environment, pregnancy, and non-MRI compatible metal implants.
  • 4. implantation of non-3 T MRI-compatible DBS devices.
Imaging Biomarkers of FOG Response to DBS

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RECRUITING

United States, South Carolina

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29425