At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 4Completed· 6 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Dexmedetomidinedrug
Likely dose
Dexmedetomidine 1 mcg/Kgfrom record
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Effects of Dexmedetomidine on Neuronal Activity in the Subthalamic Nucleus During Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Electrode Implantation Surgery
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Dexmedetomidine for Parkinson's Disease and Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery. Completed, enrolled 6 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this research study is to find out whether dexmedetomidine changes brain cell activity in the subthalamic nucleus (STN).
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
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Primary Purpose--
CountriesUnited States
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Timeline
Phase 4CompletedFinished
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Enrollment StartNov 2012
First PostedNov 2012
Primary CompletionJun 2015
TodayJul 2026
First PostedNov 5, 2012
Enrollment StartNov 1, 2012
Primary CompletionJun 1, 2015
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.6 yearsPosted 13.7 years ago
Interventions
Dexmedetomidinedrug
Dexmedetomidine infusion will be started with a loading dose of 1 mcg/Kg over ten to 20 minutes followed by a maintenance infusion of 0.7 mcg/Kg/hr until stable sedation is achieved.