Chronic Stimulation of the Motor Ventral Thalamus (VOP/VIM) for Motor Control in Humans
This study aims to recruit patients already implanted with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders to complete tasks assessing parameters of motor output, speech, and swallowing functions, both with and without stimulation. DBS parameters would be adjusted prior to motor testing. Patients would then participate in multiple sessions performing contralateral upper extremity movement tasks measuring movement speed, grip strength, and strength modulation, facial movement, swallowing, and speech tasks.
⁃ ALL PATIENTS:
• Age lower than 80 to better tolerate intraoperative testing.
• All Movement disorder patients, older than 18 and younger than 80, who will be implanted with DBS for treatment of motor symptoms.
⁃ HEALTHY CONTROLS:
• Subject has provided written informed consent and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) authorization, where applicable, prior to any study-related procedures.
• Subject is ≥18 years of age and \< 80 years of age.
• Subject is willing and able to comply with scheduled visits and study procedures.