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Impact of Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation on COGnitive and PSYchiatric Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease

Exploring how brain stimulation affects Parkinson's cognitive and psychiatric symptoms.

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This study explores how Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) affects thinking and mood in people with Parkinson's Disease (PD). DBS is a treatment where a small device sends electrical signals to the brain, specifically targeting the Subthalamic Nucleus (STN) part of the brain to help with PD symptoms. The researchers want to see if stimulating the left side of the brain works differently from the right side when it comes to thinking and mood. They aim to find out if there are different effects based on which side of the brain is stimulated.

  • Participants must have Parkinson's Disease and be receiving DBS treatment.
  • The study may involve analyzing routine medical data.
  • Participants cannot join if they have other brain diseases or certain mental health conditions.

This research is essential because it could help improve DBS treatment by understanding its impact on cognitive and psychiatric symptoms. If you or someone you know meets the criteria, consider participating to contribute to this valuable research!

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    Parkinsons Disease (PD)

NCT07777419

Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern

12 September 2026

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