Neurostimulation for Parkinson's Disease with Early Motor Complications

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W.M. Michael Schuepbach · University of Namur

Jörn Rau · University of Namur

Karina Knudsen · University of Namur

Jens Volkmann · University of Namur

Paul Krack · University of Namur

Lars Timmermann · University of Namur

Thomas D. Hälbig ·

Abstract

Subthalamic stimulation was superior to medical therapy in patients with Parkinson's disease and early motor complications. (Funded by the German Ministry of Research and others; EARLYSTIM ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT00354133.).

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Neurological disorders and treatments Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies

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Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 368, Issue 7, pp. 610-622

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1205158

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