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Deep-brain stimulation (DBS) is an effective treatment for patients with Meige syndrome. The globus pallidus interna (GPi) and the subthalamic nucleus (STN) are both accepted targets for this treatment. Researchers designed this study to compare the 12-month outcomes for patients who undergo bilateral stimulation of the GPi or STN.


Clinical Trial Description

Deep-brain stimulation (DBS) is an effective treatment for patients with Meige syndrome. The globus pallidus interna (GPi) and the subthalamic nucleus (STN) are accepted targets for this treatment. Researchers are willing to compared12-month outcomes for patients who had undergone bilateral stimulation of the GPi or STN. Forty-two Asian patients with primary Meige syndrome who underwent GPi or STN neurostimulation were recruited between Nov. 2023 and Nov. 2025 at the Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital. The primary outcome was the change in motor function, including the Burke-Fahn-Marsden Dystonia Rating Scale movement (BFMDRS-M) and disability subscale (BFMDRS-D) at 3 days before DBS (baseline) surgery and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. Secondary outcomes included health-related quality of life, sleep quality status, depression severity, and anxiety severity at 3 days before and 12 months after DBS surgery. ;


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NCT number NCT06292559
Study type Interventional
Source Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
Contact chao zhang
Phone 053182166631
Email chao_zhang@sdu.edu.cn
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date November 30, 2023
Completion date November 30, 2025

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