DBS Awake vs. Asleep

This study will evaluate the outcomes of asleep vs. awake deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery at Rush University Medical Center. Participants will undergo video evaluations at baseline, 1 month, 3 month, 6 month, and 12 month time points. 

If you join this study, you will be asked to answer questions about your perspective of the surgery. You will work with the study team to answer questions related to your health as well.

Participation in this study will be offered to every PD and dystonia patient who is being evaluated for DBS surgery at Rush University Medical Center

In order to participate you must meet the following criteria:

• Are 18 years of age or older.
• Agree to be video recorded during clinical evaluations.

You will be excluded from the study if any of the following criteria apply to you: 

• Are selected to have the DBS system implanted in the ventral intermediate nucleus of the thalamus (ViM).

This is a partial list of eligibility requirements. To inquire about your eligibility, please call the contact number provided. If you wish to inquire via email, please include the title of the study in your message.