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Parkinson's Disease Clinical Trial in Minneapolis, MN

Access cutting-edge parkinson's disease treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Minneapolis. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Minneapolis

    Convenient for MN residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Minneapolis site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Parkinson's Disease Study in Minneapolis

Balance problems and falls are among the most common complaints in Veterans with Parkinson's Disease (PD), but there are no effective treatments and the ability to measure balance and falls remains quite poor. This study uses wearable sensors to measure balance and uses deep brain stimulation electrodes to measure electric signals from the brain in Veterans with PD. The investigators hope to use this data to better understand the brain pathways underlying balance problems in PD so that new treatments to improve balance and reduce falls in Veterans with PD can be designed.

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Aims 1 and 2 Inclusion criteria:
All Veterans with a clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's disease as made by their treating neurologist in Hoehn and Yahr stage 2-3 with the ability to give informed consent will be considered for possible participation in this study.
Veterans cannot be past stage 3 as our measures depend on physical independence and fall risk prediction is less useful after stage 3.
Capacity to consent will be assessed with the University of California, San Diego Brief Assessment of Capacity to Consent (UBACC).
A score of less than 14.5 will be used as the cut-off to decide whether a Veteran is capable of consenting as the false positive rate is zero below this score with marginal increases in sensitivity above this score (89% sensitivity, 100% specificity). Aim 3 Inclusion criteria:
In addition to the inclusion criteria for Aims 1 and 2, Veterans with an implanted STN DBS lead with a Percept device in place.

Exclusion Criteria

Aims 1 and 2 Exclusion criteria:
Veterans with dementia of sufficient severity to impair their ability to make healthcare related decisions for themselves will be excluded.
Veterans with other forms of parkinsonism (PSP, CBGD, etc.) will be excluded.
Veterans past H\&Y Stage 3 will be excluded.
Veterans with symptomatic orthostatic hypotension (defined as sustained drop in systolic blood pressure by 20 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure by 10 mmHg within 3 minutes of standing after being supine for five minutes) will also be excluded as this is an entity the investigators are not characterizing and could confound/bias the dataset. Aim 3: Exclusion criteria:
In addition to the exclusion criteria for Aims 1 and 2, Veterans with DBS leads implanted in other locations will be excluded.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Minneapolis?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06405334) has an active research site in Minneapolis, MN that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Parkinson's Disease Treatment Options in Minneapolis, MN

If you're searching for parkinson's disease treatment options in Minneapolis, MN, this clinical trial (NCT06405334) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Minneapolis research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced parkinson's disease specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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