Deep brain stimulation in early Parkinson's disease: Enrollment experience from a pilot trial
2012
Background
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus is an accepted therapy for advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD). In animal models, pharmacologic ablation and stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus have resulted in clinical improvement and, in some cases, improved survival of dopaminergic neurons. DBS has not been studied in the early stages of PD, but early application should be explored to evaluate safety, efficacy, and the potential to alter disease progression.
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