Status:

COMPLETED

Effect of Deep Brain Stimulation on Depression and Quality of Life in Parkinson's Patients

Lead Sponsor:

Vanderbilt University

Conditions:

Parkinson's Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

50-85 years

Brief Summary

We will evaluate the effect of deep brain stimulation on the depression and quality of life in Parkinson's disease. We aim to compare depression pre-operatively and post-operatively in Parkinson's pat...

Detailed Description

Deep brain stimulation is an approved therapy for Parkinson's patients, and this procedure is actively performed at Vanderbilt University Hospital. Questions have been raised concerning the effect of ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease.
  • Patients who have received neuropsychological testing in preparation for possible deep brain stimulation.
  • Patients are within the age of 50 and 85.

Exclusion

  • Parkinson's patients not approved for deep brain stimulation on the basis of neuropsychological testing.
  • Patients who received deep brain stimulation less than a year ago.
  • Patients who do not consent to the study procedures.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2004

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

End Date :

November 1 2005

Estimated Enrollment :

42 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00179101

Start Date

April 1 2004

End Date

November 1 2005

Last Update

August 15 2006

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Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37212