{"id":31754,"date":"2026-03-25T19:14:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T19:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fescenter.org\/test\/?page_id=31754"},"modified":"2026-04-08T17:06:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T17:06:39","slug":"deep-brain-stimulation-for-visuomotor-function","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fescenter.org\/test\/research-and-participants\/clinical-trials\/parkinsons-disease\/deep-brain-stimulation-for-visuomotor-function\/","title":{"rendered":"Deep Brain Stimulation for Visuomotor Function"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Deep Brain Stimulation for Visuomotor Function in Parkinson’s Disease<\/h2>\n
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This study aims to understand the location-specific effects of deep brain stimulation on individuals with Parkinson\u2019s disease, relative to the person\u2019s ability to focus on objects at different depths.<\/p>\n

Inability to align and refocus the eyes on the objects at different depths, i.e., vergence impairment, frequently affects the quality of life in patients with Parkinson\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This study aims to understand the location-specific effects of subthalamic region deep brain stimulation on vergence by integrating the patient-specific deep brain stimulation models and high-resolution eye-tracking measures. The knowledge gained will allow the research team to find the most beneficial stimulation location and parameters for improving binocular coordination and vergence while preserving the ability to treat motor symptoms in Parkinson\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n

Detailed study information is available at https:\/\/clinicaltrials.gov\/study\/NCT05400499<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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For More Information<\/h3>\n
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Program Contact:<\/strong> Aasef G. Shaikh MD, PhD<\/p>\n

Contact Number:<\/strong> (216) 791-3800 ext. 60000<\/p>\n

Contact Email:<\/strong> Aasef.Shaikh@va.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Contact Request<\/h3>\n

If you would like more information about becoming a research volunteer please submit the information below.<\/p>\n

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