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Parkinson dual programming comparison of automatic vs. semi-automatic deep brain stimulation (PULSE)

Description

The programming of parameters for deep brain stimulation (DBS) in people with Parkinson's disease remains a challenge despite established procedures. It requires a high level of expertise and considerable time. Modern electrode models with higher spatial resolution further increase the complexity of programming.

The aim of this study is to compare a commercial software (Illumina, Boston Scientific), which automatically generates electrode configurations, with the established semi-automatic method of electrode adjustment. For this purpose, patient-specific 3D reconstructions of relevant anatomical structures are created based on preoperative MRI and postoperative CT data. Based on these reconstructions, target regions for stimulation are defined and areas to be avoided are taken into account in order to calculate individualized stimulation parameters.

By comparing both methods, the study aims to investigate whether automated approaches can make the programming of deep brain stimulation more efficient.

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