Status:

COMPLETED

Comparison of the Efficacy of Double Monopolar Versus Interleaving Stimulation Modes for Pallidal Deep Brain Stimulation

Lead Sponsor:

University of Pecs

Conditions:

Primary Dystonia

Eligibility:

All Genders

7-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to compare the efficacy and the safety profile of the newly introduced interleaving stimulation mode to those of the standard double monopolar stimulation mode during pallidal ...

Detailed Description

Background: For the treatment of drug-refractory dystonia, bilateral pallidal deep brain stimulation (GPi-DBS) is proven to be an efficient option. On average, 40-55% improvement on dystonia rating s...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • ages of 7 and 75 years
  • marked disability owing to primary generalized or segmental dystonia, despite optimal pharmacologic treatment
  • disease duration of at least 5 years.

Exclusion

  • previous brain surgery;
  • cognitive impairment (\< 120 points on the Mattis Dementia Rating Scale)
  • moderate-to-severe depression (\> 25 points on the Beck Depression Inventory)
  • marked brain atrophy as detected by magnetic resonance imaging
  • other medical or psychiatric coexisting disorders that could increase the surgical risk or interfere with completion of the trial

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2012

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 7 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

34 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01497639

Start Date

March 1 2012

End Date

June 7 2018

Last Update

November 26 2018

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Department of Neurology, University of Pécs

Pécs, Baranya, Hungary, H-7623