Mechanisms and Effects of Pallidal Deep Brain Stimulation on Levodopa Resistant Motor Signs in Parkinson's Disease; Udall Project 2 Aim 2A&C
This protocol will leverage the novel (on-label, FDA-approved) local field potential measuring capability of the Medtronic Percept™ PC DBS system to study the effects of globus pallidus internus and globus pallidus externus (GPi, GPe) DBS on: the wash-out and wash-in dynamics of motor behavior and local field potentials (LFPs) and correlations between fluctuations in gait and LFPs during activities of daily living (recorded over 4 weeks). These experiments will elucidate the relationships between GP LFPs oscillations, lower limb function, postural control and gait performance.
• Receiving DBS therapy in GP for treatment of PD
• Implanted with Medtronic Percept DBS system
• At least 3 months since initial activation of the neurostimulator