Sub-thalamic Nucleus Stimulation in Parkinson Disease
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease
- Interventions
- Procedure: Classical neurosurgical procedureProcedure: New targeting procedure without electrophysiology
- Registration Number
- NCT01817088
- Lead Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
- Brief Summary
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an established procedure for the symptomatic treatment of Parkinson's disease. This procedure performed in two steps using electrophysiology. This study is a prospective, randomized and monocentric study to compare two DBS procedures with or without electrophysiology.
A better control of targeting and trajectory is necessary before not using electrophysiology, which is the reference procedure. A new definition of sub thalamic nuclei with new MRI stereotactic landmarks, the use of surgical robot (Neuromata Renishaw) and the use of operative imaging (O-arm) could allow the implantation of electrode in sub-thalamic nuclei without the need of electrophysiology.
Two groups of patients will be followed: a first group of patients with a procedure under general anesthesia alone without electrophysiological stimulation and a second smaller group of patients with a first step of electrode implantation under awake surgery with electrophysiological stimulation followed by a second step under general anesthesia for the implantation of stimulator.
Clinical results will be assessed at 6 months after implantation.
- Detailed Description
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an established procedure for the symptomatic treatment of Parkinson's disease. This procedure performed in two steps using electrophysiology (Limousin et al., 1995) to register the activity of the sub-thalamic nucleus and test the efficacy of stimulation while the patient is awake. A second procedure is needed a few days later to implant the stimulation device under general anaesthesia. The duration of the first procedure is long because of a necessary time of deep stimulation to control the target before definitive implantation. Firstly, the long time of procedure causes pain for the patient. Secondly, the time of procedure, and thus of electrophysiology, is correlated with a rate of device infection of 5 % - 6 % (Hamani et al., 2006; Kenney et al., 2007; Sillay et al., 2008; Doshi et al., 2011). Thirdly, the introduction of several microelectrodes increases the risk of operative and postoperative haemorrhages, estimated at 1 % (Kenney et al., 2007; Sansur et al., 2007; Voges et al., 2007; Bhatia et al., 2008). Moreover, Foltynie et al. (2011) described 12/79 patients treated under general anaesthesia alone with the same post operative results than those who were firstly treated under local anaesthesia.
A better control of targeting and trajectory is necessary before not using electrophysiology, which is the reference procedure. A new definition of sub thalamic nuclei with new MRI stereotactic landmarks, the use of surgical robot (Neuromata Renishaw) and the use of operative imaging (O-arm) could allow the implantation of electrode in sub-thalamic nuclei without the need of electrophysiology. (Caire et al. 2012, In press).
This study is a prospective, randomized and monocentric study. The randomization will be made according to a ratio 2:1 in favour of the technique without electrophysiology. Two groups of patients will be followed: a first group of patients with a procedure under general anesthesia alone without electrophysiological stimulation and a second smaller group of patients with a first step of electrode implantation under awake surgery with electrophysiological stimulation followed by a second step under general anesthesia.
After a preoperative assessment, a end-point evaluation at 6 months after implantation will complete the follow-up.
The stimulation efficacy (UPDRS-3) and the post operative adverse effects will be noticed.
This study will also evaluate the occurrence of a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Parkinson disease patients operated under deep brain stimulation.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
- Age : between 18 and 70 years old
- Parkinson disease in fluctuation state despite the use of an optimal medical treatment
- Dopa sensibility higher than 50% with the L-DOPA test
- Normal MRI
- Mattis Scale > 130
- Surgical indication approved by a multidisciplinary team
- Patient covered by a social insurance
- Informed consent signed by patient and investigator
- Patients with surgical or anesthetic contraindications
- Cerebral atrophy or signal abnormalities on MRI
- Severe Depressive State : The Beck Scale score > 15
- Women of childbearing potential without efficient contraceptive mean
- Need of long-term antithrombotic treatment
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Classical neurosurgical procedure Classical neurosurgical procedure patients with a first step of electrode implantation under awake surgery with electrophysiological control followed by a second step under general anesthesia New targeting procedure without electrophysiology New targeting procedure without electrophysiology Patients with the high precision procedure under general anesthesia alone without electrophysiological stimulation
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method the ratio of preoperative and postoperative UPDRS 3 score 6 month The primary outcome is defined after six months of sub-thalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation with the ratio of preoperative and postoperative UPDRS 3 score. The ratio is : (post operative UPDRS 3 OFF medicine and OFF stimulation- post operative UPDRS 3 OFF medicine ON stimulation)/(post operative UPDRS 3 OFF medicine OFF stimulation)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The variance of improvement mean for the "high precision" technique 6 month The variance of improvement mean for the "high precision" technique
Adverse effects and complications 6 month Adverse effects and complications : infection, haemorrhages, paresthesia, hypophonia and dyskinesia
Percentage of improvement in patients with the reference technique 6 month Percentage of improvement in patients with the reference technique (electrophysiological approach in awake surgery)
Compare the technical feasibility for both surgeries based on the number of electrodes implanted in the target after surgery Compare the technical feasibility for both surgeries based on the number of electrodes implanted in the target
Evaluate the influence of two operative procedures on the onset and maintenance of post-operative PTSD 6 month Evaluate the influence of two operative procedures on the onset and maintenance of post-operative PTSD
The Calculated preoperative and post operative (6 months) equivalent dose of L-DOPA and the decrease of between preoperative and post operative period (6 months). 6 month The Calculated preoperative and post operative (6 months) equivalent dose of L-DOPA and the decrease of between preoperative and post operative period (6 months).
Percentage of patients with failure of the new surgical technique defined with an improvement of less than 35 % with the UPDRS 3 score and an electrode located more than 4 mm from the target 6 month Percentage of patients with failure of the new surgical technique defined with an improvement of less than 35 % with the UPDRS 3 score and an electrode located more than 4 mm from the target
Evaluate the long-term effects of the two operating procedures on thymic and cognitive state 6 month Evaluate the long-term effects of the two operating procedures on thymic and cognitive state
Stimulation efficacy 6 month Efficacy with the ratio : (Preoperative UPDRS 3 OFF medicine - post operative UPDRS 3 OFF medicine ON stimulation)/( preoperative UPDRS 3 OFF medicine )
Quality of Life 6 month Quality of Life scale : PDQ-39
Percentage of patients with an improvement of UPDRS III score 6 month Percentage of patients with an improvement of UPDRS III score of 35%, 50% et 65%
Non motor items of UPDRS score in the high precision technique under general anesthesia alone 6 month Non motor items of UPDRS score in the high precision technique under general anesthesia alone
Differentiate thymic and cognitive factors potentially predictors of the occurrence of post-surgical PTSD 6 month Differentiate thymic and cognitive factors potentially predictors of the occurrence of post-surgical PTSD
Operative and postoperative surgical adverse effects. 6 month Operative and postoperative surgical adverse effects.
Evaluate the influence of two operative procedures on the level of preoperative anxiety and the time course of this anxiety 1, 3 and 6 month Evaluate the influence of two operative procedures on the level of preoperative anxiety and the time course of this anxiety
Evaluate the dose of irradiation received by patients during surgery in both procedures During surgery
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University Hospital
🇫🇷Bordeaux, France