G20.1
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: The patients are instructed on the phone to change parameters of their deep brain stimulation using a handheld device (Manufacturer: Boston Scientific, Boston Scientific Directional Elektrode
Sponsors
ExpORL, Dept. Neurosciences, KU Leuven
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Confirmed diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's syndrome (according to the MDS criteria (3)) 2. Bilateral implantation of directional electrodes for deep brain stimulation in the subthalamic nucleus 3. DBS implantation was at least 3 months ago 4. Monopolar review performed as part of routine clinical practice 5. You must be at least 18 years of age and fully educate yourself to participate in this study 6. Patients are omnidirectionally stimulated when enrolled in the study. 7. Approval of this study after verbal and written information.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - A non-evaluable monopolar review. - Full day employment or lack of time to carry out the video tests
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement of movement is assessed by two doctors from the department of neurology and neurosurgery. The daily video is evaluated accordin to a modified version of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale. Additionally, patients will evaluate their movement on a German school mark scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction of further motor and non-motor symptoms, subjective perception of the patient | — |
Countries
Belgium, Germany
Contacts
Public ContactHannah Jergas
Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie
Outcome results
None listed