Neocortical Microarchitecture of Executive Function in Parkinson's Disease

This study is looking at how a new high-resolution brain electrode, called the Neuropixels probe, can be used in the human brain. Researchers want to see if the Neuropixels probe can safely and effectively record from many brain cells during awake Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery. You might be able to join if you have Parkinson's disease, are between 45 and 85 years old, and need DBS surgery. The main goal is to measure how brain cells in a specific area (the middle frontal gyrus) represent task information. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status and plans to enroll 15 participants.

Study design
This is an interventional study with a planned enrollment of 15 participants. It is not specified if it is randomized or blinded.
What's involved
A Neuropixels probe will be temporarily inserted into and removed from your brain during awake Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The primary endpoint, measuring neural representations, is assessed at 20 minutes. It is not specified if there is follow-up after this time.

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NCT06778135

Neocortical Microarchitecture of Executive Function

Recruiting
NAAges 45–85InterventionalDevice feasibility
University of Colorado, Denver
~15 participants
Updated 2025-09-17 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Temporary implatation of large-scale intracranial electrode.brain electrode

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Measure the neural population representations of task parameters along, and within, the cortical layers.
Measured over 20 minutes
Parkinson Disease

NCT06778135

Where you'd take part

This study runs at 1 site. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.

  • University of Colorado

    Aurora, Coloradostudy coordinator listed

    Recruiting

Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.

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  • Measure the neural population representations of task parameters along, and within, the cortical layers.20 minutes