Clinical Trials

Neurotransmitter Measurements Using Wireless Instantaneous Neurotransmitter Concentration System (WINCS) During Deep Brain Stimulation Neurosurgery

Location:

Rochester,  MN

Trial status:

Open for Enrollment

Why is this study being done?

In this study, the investigators will monitor extracellular neurotransmitter levels using a probe that is able to perform real time electrochemical detection during deep brain stimulation surgery. The overall question this study is designed to answer is: Are there neurotransmitters released during deep brain stimulation?

Who is eligible to participate?

Inclusion Criteria:

- adult Patients with medically intractable Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, and Dystonia who have been approved for DBS surgery by the interdisciplinary Mayo DBS committee.

Exclusion Criteria:

- pregnant patients,

- prisoners,

- children (age less than 18), and

- any patients identified as unsuitable for these protocol by the Mayo DBS committee.

Last updated: 04/26/2013

NCT ID:

NCT01705301