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High-frequency deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus combined with low-frequency stimulation of the substantia nigra pars reticulata for the treatment of gait disorders in Parkinson's disease: a randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial

High-frequency deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus combined with low-frequency stimulation of the substantia nigra pars reticulata for the treatment of gait disorders in Parkinson's disease: a randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600115931
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-01-04
Start date
2026-01-05
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-09

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Parkinson's Disease (Patients with Parkinson's Disease requiring deep brain stimulation)

Interventions

Group1:The subject first receives conventional high-frequency stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) with no effective stimulation or sham stimulation applied to the substantia nigra pars reticu
Group2:The subject first receives high-frequency stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) combined with low-frequency stimulation of the substantia nigra pars reticulata (SNr) for one month. After

Sponsors

Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 18–75 years (inclusive), gender unrestricted. 2. Patients diagnosed with clinically established Parkinson’s disease or clinically probable Parkinson’s disease according to the MDS diagnostic criteria for Parkinson’s disease. 3. Patients meeting the surgical indications for DBS as outlined in the *Chinese Expert Consensus on Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease (Second Edition)* and scheduled to undergo DBS surgery. 4. Presence of poorly controlled gait disorders despite dopaminergic therapy, with a score of =2 on item 2.13 (Freezing of Gait) of the Movement Disorder Society-Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) Part II under optimized clinical treatment conditions. 5. The participant and their family members, after being fully informed and understanding the study objectives, procedures, expected treatments, and risks, agree to undergo treatment with an implantable neurostimulation system and provide signed informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score: illiterate <17, primary school education <20, junior high school education or above <24). 2. Comorbid severe (refractory) depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, or other psychiatric disorders. 3. Severe comorbidities involving other organ systems, such as confirmed malignant tumors, severe cardiac, hepatic, or renal diseases, severe hypertension, severe diabetes, or diabetes with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications. 4. Contraindications to surgery (e.g., history of cochlear implants, cardiac pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, stereotactic neuroablative surgery, previous implantation of unilateral or bilateral similar devices, etc.), or having undergone other surgeries within the past six months that are deemed by the investigator to potentially affect the study, or other neurosurgical contraindications. 5. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or women of childbearing potential who are unable to take effective contraceptive measures. 6. Participants currently enrolled in other clinical trials, or having participated in a clinical trial within the past three months (excluding registry studies). 7. Individuals deemed by the investigator to be unsuitable for participation in this clinical trial.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The reduction in the New Freezing of Gait Questionnaire (NFOG-Q) score relative to the preoperative baseline.;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NFOG-Q Score Reduction Value (After Crossover Completion);MDS-UPDRS Axial Symptoms Score Reduction Value;MDS-UPDRS Part III (Motor Section) Score Reduction Value;Berg Balance Scale Score Reduction Value;Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39) Score Reduction Value;Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD) Score Reduction Value;Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA) Score Reduction Value;Daily Levodopa Equivalent Dose (LEDD) Reduction;Quantitative gait analysis findings;Local field potential frequency band characteristics at the implantation target site;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLi Jian Yu

Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University

lijianyu@vip.sohu.com+86 137 0129 7917

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026