G25.0 R43.8
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Pre-operative gustometry, olfactometry and rhinomanometry prior to implantation of DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) system. Post-operative gustometry, olfactometry and rhinomanometry 6-12 months
Sponsors
Universitätsklinikum FreiburgKlinik für NeurochirurgieAbteilung für Stereotaktische und Funktionelle Neurochirurgie
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Adult tremor patients who are being treated with DBS and where DTI imaging data is available. Decision for DBS therapy is made according to standard guidelines outside this study. 2. Written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients suffering from multiple sclerosis. 2- Patients with allergies on citric acid or chinine.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare gustatory and olfactory function by means of olfactometry and gustometry preoperatively as well as 6-12 months after Implantation of DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Identification of risk factors for stimulation-induced hypogeusia (age, sex, pre-existing disturbance of olfaction or gustation). | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactBastian Sajonz
Universitätsklinikum FreibugKlinik für NeurochirurgieAbteilung für Funktionelle und Stereotaktische Neurochirurgie
Outcome results
None listed