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Cortical-Basal Ganglia Speech Networks

Who can join

Ages 18 to 85 · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Subjects scheduled for DBS implantation, as determined by the clinical multidisciplinary movement disorders board with definitive diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, essential tremor or dystonia.
2. Subjects able to provide informed consent and comply with task instructions.
3. Subjects 18-85 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Subjects with reported hearing loss.
2. Non-English-speaking subjects

About the study

In this research study the researchers want to learn more about brain activity related to speech perception and production.

What is being tested

• electrophysiological data collection (other)

Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital · Participants: 80 · Started: Oct 1, 2020

Contact the study team

• Mark Richardson, MD, PhD · Phone: 617-726-8849

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT04286308

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Parkinson's Disease
• Essential Tremor
• Dystonia

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.