Optimising deep brain stimulation therapy using micro and macroelectrode recordings of the nucleus subthalamicus

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00026263

Enrollment

Registered

2021-09-21

Start date

2022-06-27

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-10-06

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Conditions

G20.10 G25.0

Interventions

Group 1: Patients with essential tremor undergoing DBS therapy. During surgery, we will record electrophysiological data. Clinical routine is not altered. At 3-months follow-up, as per clinical routin

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Patients with IPS and ET • Patients of all genders • Implantation of stimulation electrodes as per clinical routine • Declaration of consent • Patient age must be between 18 and 80 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients that are non-cooperative or non-competent

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Optimal stimulation volume according to ß-peak activity compared to clinically assessed optimal stimulation volumes based on a monopolar contact review	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
No secondary endpoints	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactVeerle Visser-Vandewalle

Universitätsklinik Köln, Klinik und Poliklinik für Stereotaxie

veerle.visser-vandewalle@uk-koeln.de+49 221 478 82792

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026