Author:
Brinke Timo R. ten,Jergas Hannah,Sisodia Vibuthi,Barbe Michael T.,Odekerken Vincent J. J.,Verbaan Dagmar,Dijk Joke M.,Bot Maarten,Beudel Martijn,van den Munckhof Pepijn,Schuurman P. Rick,de Bie Rob M. A.
Abstract
Abstract
Background
The effectiveness of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) therapy for Parkinson’s disease can be limited by side-effects caused by electrical current spillover into structures adjacent to the target area. The objective of the STEEred versus RING-mode DBS for Parkinson’s disease (STEERING) study is to investigate if directional DBS for Parkinson’s disease results in a better clinical outcome when compared to ring-mode DBS.
Methods
The STEERING study is a prospective multi-centre double-blind randomised crossover trial. Inclusion criteria are Parkinson’s disease, subthalamic nucleus DBS in a ‘classic’ ring-mode setting for a minimum of six months, and optimal ring-mode settings have been established. Participants are categorised into one of two subgroups according to their clinical response to the ring-mode settings as ‘responders’ (i.e., patient with a satisfactory effect of ring-mode DBS) or ‘non-responder’ (i.e., patient with a non-satisfactory effect of ring-mode DBS). A total of 64 responders and 38 non-responders will be included (total 102 patients). After an optimisation period in which an optimal directional setting is found, participants are randomised to first receive ring-mode DBS for 56 days (range 28–66) followed by directional DBS for 56 days (28–66) or vice-versa. The primary outcome is the difference between ring-mode DBS and directional DBS settings on the Movement Disorders Society Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale – Motor Evaluation (MDS-UPDRS-ME) in the off-medication state. Secondary outcome measures consist of MDS-UPDRS-ME in the on-medication state, MDS-UPDRS Activities of Daily Living, MDS-UPDRS Motor Complications–Dyskinesia, disease related quality of life measured with the Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire 39, stimulation-induced side-effects, antiparkinsonian medication use, and DBS-parameters. Participants’ therapy preference is measured at the end of the study. Outcomes will be analysed for both responder and non-responder groups, as well as for both groups pooled together.
Discussion
The STEERING trial will provide insights into whether or not directional DBS should be standardly used in all Parkinson’s disease DBS patients or if directional DBS should only be used in a case-based approach.
Trial registration
This trial was registered on the Netherlands Trial Register, as trial NL6508 (NTR6696) on June 23, 2017.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Neurology (clinical),General Medicine
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