NCT02894567

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to provide proof-of-concept that directional stimulation and directional recording, in an intraoperative setting, is perceivable in a subject. The tests will be performed using a dedicated intraoperative lead connected to an external neuro-recorder/stimulator, during a deep brain stimulation implantation surgery.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
6

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2016

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
terminated

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 24, 2016

Completed
8 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2016

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 9, 2016

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2017

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

July 2, 2017

Status Verified

June 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

5 months

First QC Date

August 24, 2016

Last Update Submit

June 30, 2017

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Measurement of the delivered electrical current at which a sustained side effect occurs, and compare the results from specific angular directions

    This will be performed by independently stimulating electrodes which are oriented in different directions on the same spiderSTN lead, and assessing the patient's response.

    up to one hour during surgery

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Measurement of the electrical current created by the neuronal activity coming from specific directions, and compare the results.

    up to one hour during surgery

  • Electrical functionality of the study device during the test phase

    1 day

Study Arms (1)

spiderSTN

EXPERIMENTAL

It is an Intraoperative test during a deep brain stimulation surgery. The spiderSTN lead is implanted in a selected track in the brain, and is tested for stimulation and recording.

Device: Intraoperative test during a deep brain stimulation surgery

Interventions

The spiderSTN lead is inserted in a selected track in the brain, and is connected to external neuro-recorder/stimulator . Once the intraoperative test phase is completed, the test devices are removed and the DBS surgery resumes.

spiderSTN

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 80 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patient foreseen to undergo DBS for Parkinson's disease or Essential Tremor according to routine criteria of the center.
  • For Parkinson Disease:
  • Person is between 18 and 75 years of age
  • Established diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease with progression of symptoms for a minimum of 2 years.
  • Person has a history of at least 30% improvement on the UPDRS therapy in L-dopa (levodopa), except in the case of tremor dominant patient
  • Weak control of symptoms by dopaminergic therapy (off phenomenon, fluctuations on / off, dyskinesia on)
  • For Essential Tremor:
  • Person is between 18 and 80 years of age
  • Established diagnosis of Essential Tremor for a minimum of 2 years
  • Functional disability due to tremor was not adequately controlled by medication for at least 3 months prior to implant.
  • Person has given his/her written consent

You may not qualify if:

  • Person suffering from an active major psychiatric disorder
  • Mattis Dementia Rating Scale score \<130 or otherwise not capable of discernment
  • Presence of major co-morbidity or medical condition that may affect participation to the study
  • Presence of an electrical or electromagnetic implant (e.g., cochlear implant, pacemaker)
  • Person with a previous surgery for the treatment of Parkinson's disease or Essential Tremor
  • Person with a previous brain ablation procedure
  • Person who suffers from epilepsy
  • Person who is pregnant: a pregnancy test will be performed in patients of childbearing age
  • Person with coagulopathies
  • Abuse of drugs or alcohol

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Inselspital

Bern, 3030, Switzerland

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Parkinson DiseaseEssential Tremor

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Parkinsonian DisordersBasal Ganglia DiseasesBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesMovement DisordersSynucleinopathiesNeurodegenerative Diseases

Study Officials

  • Claudio Pollo, Professor

    Inselspital, Bern University Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 24, 2016

First Posted

September 9, 2016

Study Start

September 1, 2016

Primary Completion

February 1, 2017

Study Completion

February 1, 2017

Last Updated

July 2, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-06

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