| Trial Title | Allied Health Service Access for People with Parkinson’s Disease Following Deep Brain Stimulation to the Subthalamic Nucleus. |
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| Describe the trial aims | The primary aim of this study is to investigate the extent to which people with Parkinson disease access allied health services following deep brain stimulation to the subthalamic nucleus. Through this study we hope to identify facilitators and barriers to accessing allied health services, and the preferred delivery model for people with Parkinson’s following deep brain stimulation to the subthalamic nucleus to enhance accessibility to allied health services. |
| Required eligibility to participate in the trial | This survey is directed towards; (1) adults (greater than 18 years old) (2) been diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson disease (3) one year post deep brain stimulation to the subthalamic nucleus. |
| Restrictions/ineligibility | You may not be eligible if you: (1) Are receiving DBS to neural structures other than the STN (2) Have limited English proficiency |
| Date the trial is open from | 2026-07-01 |
| Date the trial closes | 2027-07-31 |
| Where the trial takes place | The trial is an online anonymous survey via the following link: https://acu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_20ozqX29dW3LCfk |
| How can I get involved? | If you are interested in participating or would like further information, please contact:
Dr. Zachary Conway through [email protected] | Phone: 07 3623 7385 or Mazin Alfadhli through [email protected] |
| Funding acknowledgements | |
| ETHICS Number | 2025-4513SAP (Australian Catholic University Human and Research Ethics Committee) |
| DOWNLOAD POSTER | DBS AHP Trial |
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