Author(s): Vesper J.; Witt K.; Deuschl G.; Mehdorn H.M.; Kuhn A.; Barbe M.T.; Visser-Vandewalle V.; Potter-Nerger M.; Hamel W.; Buhmann C.; Eldridge P.; Jain R.; Wang A.; Scholtes H.
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery; 2017; vol. 95 ; p. 29
Publication Date: 2017
Publication Type(s): Conference Abstract
Abstract:Objective: The effectiveness and safety of the use of DBS to reduce motor complications of PD patients has been substantiated by several randomized controlled trials (Schuepbach et al., 2013). Motor improvement following DBS is sustained for up to 10 years as reported by Deuschl et al. 2013. An in-depth evaluation of real world outcomes following DBS will add to the existing database of knowledge and be a useful tool for physicians. As part of an on-going, large scale registry study, we investigated the effectiveness and safety-related real-world outcomes of a multiple independent current source control (MICC) Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) System for use in the management of motor symptoms of levodopa-responsive Parkinson’s disease (PD). Methods: This is a prospective, on-label, multi-center, international registry sponsored by Boston Scientific Corporation. Patients were implanted with a CE-marked, MICC-based DBS system (Vercise, Boston Scientific). Subjects will be followed up at 6 and 12 months and up to 3 years post-implantation where their overall improvement in quality of life and PD motor symptoms will be evaluated. Clinical endpoints will be evaluated at baseline and during study follow up that include Unified Parkinson’s disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), MDS-UPDRS, Parkinson’s disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39), and Global Impression of Change. Adverse events are also collected. Results: Preliminary data suggests an overall improvement in Quality of life at 6 months post implant as compared with Baseline as measured by a 17.6% (n = 89) improvement in PDQ-39 Summary Index. Over 90% of patients, caregivers and clinicians reported improvement as compared with Baseline. This report will provide the safety and effectiveness outcomes of the first cohort of subjects analyzed at 6 (N=150) and 12 months (N=100) post-implantation as compared with baseline. Conclusion: Deep Brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) is an established treatment option for patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD). A device that enables fractionalization of current using a multiple source mode of delivery (MICC) can permit the application of a well-defined, shaped electrical field. This registry represents the first comprehensive, large scale collection of real-world outcomes and includes evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of the Vercise DBS System up to 12 months post lead placement.
Database: EMBASE