Imaging Biomarkers of FOG Response to DBS

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

54 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-11-11

Study Completion Date

2030-01-31

Brief Summary

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For this study, the investigators are recruiting 54 individuals with Parkinson's Disease and Freezing of Gait (FOG) who are planning to undergo Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). The objective of this study is to better understand the FOG response to DBS. Prior to DBS, participants will undergo an MRI scan, behavioral assessment related to walking, a cognitive evaluation, and assessment of other Parkinson's disease symptoms. Following DBS, participants will repeat these assessments at multiple timepoints over the period of one year. Overall, participants will complete a total of 7 visits over a period of approximately 1 year.

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Detailed Description

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The long-term goal of this research is to develop an individualized approach for the treatment of Freezing of Gait (FOG) with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). In pursuit of this goal, the investigators have preliminary findings which show that:

1. Effective subthalamic nucleus DBS (STN-DBS) activates the globus pallidus interna (GPi) and decreases cortical activation in Parkinson's Disease (PD);
2. Structural connectivity to the GPi, supplemental motor area (SMA), and primary motor cortex (M1) is associated with DBS response in FOG; and
3. Decreased microstructural integrity of the GPi is associated with decreased DOPA response in FOG.

The investigators propose a conceptual framework whereby engaging a specific FOG response network depends on the structural integrity of the network, as well as lead placement and stimulation parameters. The investigators propose to recruit 54 individuals with FOG who are identified as appropriate STN-DBS candidates to undergo a prospective longitudinal imaging and behavioral study of FOG response to STN-DBS. Baseline behavioral assessments will characterize FOG behavior, severity, subtype, as well as the cognitive profile, non-FOG motor severity, and other demographics of the enrolled participants that may contribute to DBS response. Baseline imaging will utilize advanced diffusion MRI metrics to determine which brain areas are structurally connected to the stimulation target and their structural integrity. Post-operative assessments will include behavioral measures of FOG response and imaging measures of neural response to stimulation. Pre- and post-operative data will be used to evaluate the association between structural integrity, connectivity, and behavioral response.

Conditions

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Freezing of Gait Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease Deep Brain Stimulation

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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PD Patients with FOG undergoing DBS

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

fMRI

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Baseline imaging will utilize advanced diffusion MRI metrics to determine which brain areas are structurally connected to the stimulation target and their structural integrity. Post-operative assessments will include behavioral measures of FOG response and imaging measures of neural response to stimulation. Pre- and post-operative data will be used to evaluate the association between structural integrity, connectivity and behavioral response.

Interventions

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fMRI

Baseline imaging will utilize advanced diffusion MRI metrics to determine which brain areas are structurally connected to the stimulation target and their structural integrity. Post-operative assessments will include behavioral measures of FOG response and imaging measures of neural response to stimulation. Pre- and post-operative data will be used to evaluate the association between structural integrity, connectivity and behavioral response.

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. \>40 years of age.
2. diagnosis of PD based on UK Brain Bank diagnostic criteria.
3. presence of FOG, defined as a score of 1 on part 1 of the nFOGQ and confirmed by objective evaluation (a score of 1 represents a positive response of having experienced such an episode over the last month).
4. clinically selected at the MUSC DBS Conference to undergo STN-DBS surgery.

Exclusion Criteria

1. a history of other significant gait impairment unrelated to PD (e.g. orthopedic deformities).
2. inability to complete gait assessments (timed-up-and-go task) in the OFF state without assistance or assist devices.
3. contraindications to MRI, including inability to lie supine in the scanner environment, pregnancy, and non-MRI compatible metal implants.
4. implantation of non-3 T MRI-compatible DBS devices.

Minimum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No