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Parkinson DiseasePhase 1/2NCT00993291

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Frequency Effects on Gait in Parkinson's Disease(PD)

A Phase 1/2 study testing Frequency change to 60 Hz and Frequency change to 130 Hz in people with Parkinson Disease, run by Vanderbilt University at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

In this study the investigators will evaluate the effect of both low and high frequency Deep Brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) in Parkinson's patients who have noted a change in their walking. The investigators' hypothesis is: 1. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
Conditions the study is for
Parkinson Disease
What is being tested?
Frequency change to 60 Hz and Frequency change to 130 Hz
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
20 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Nov 2009to Aug 2011
Phase
Phase 1/2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Be a patient at the Vanderbilt Movement Disorders clinic.
  • Report a change in their gait.
  • Be able to walk independently when off PD medications for 12-16 hours.
  • Have a stable dose of PD medications for the prior three months .
  • Not cognitively impaired, so as to give informed consent.
  • MMSE > 24.

Who cannot join

  • See inclusion criteria.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Vanderbilt University

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232

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About this study

Official title: Effect of Frequency Change in Bilateral Subthalamic Nucleus (STN)-DBS on Gait Function in PD

In this study the investigators will evaluate the effect of both low and high frequency Deep Brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) in Parkinson's patients who have noted a change in their walking. The investigators' hypothesis is:

  1. Stimulation at 60 Hertz (Hz) is associated with improved gait with increased stride length and faster time on the Stand walk sit test.
  2. There is no worsening of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) at 60 Hz.
Being tested
Frequency change to 60 Hz, Frequency change to 130 Hz
Keywords
Parkinson's Disease, DBS, Frequency, Deep brain stimulation
Medical subject headings
Parkinson Disease

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Frequency change to 60 HzProcedure or surgery

    Also called 60 Hertz

    60 Hz stimulation for one hour, done twice over the 5 hour study period in a randomized blinded fashion.

  • Frequency change to 130 HzProcedure or surgery

    Also called 130 Hz

    130 Hz Stimulation for one hour, done twice over the 5 hour study period in a randomized blinded fashion.

Study groups in NCT00993291
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Baseline frequencyNo interventionBaseline DBS frequency
Receives: Procedure: Frequency change to 60 Hz; Procedure: Frequency change to 130 Hz

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in Stride Length From Baseline

    Evaluation performed after DBS frequency setting changed for one hour, compared to the subject's baseline DBS frequency stride length

    Measured: 1 hour

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Gait Velocity

    gait velocity measured as change from baseline in in CM/second

    Measured: 5 hours

  2. Time to Walk 14 Meters

    Change in the time to walk 14 meters compared to baseline measured in seconds

    Measured: 5 hours

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted12 Oct 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2009
  3. Primary completionAug 2011
  4. Study completionAug 2011

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
20 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00993291
Sponsor's protocol ID
090873
Status last verified
Dec 2011
First submitted
8 Oct 2009
Last updated
27 Jan 2012
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing Frequency change to 60 Hz and Frequency change to 130 Hz in people with Parkinson Disease, run by Vanderbilt University at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Jan 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 27 Jan 2012). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in Stride Length From Baseline (time frame: 1 hour). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Jan 2012.

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