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
Active Locations (1)
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37212