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NCT01988688 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1
Pilot Study of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) in Area LC for Chronic Tinnitus
A Phase 1 study of Tinnitus, sponsored by Paul Larson.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 1
- Development phase
- 10
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT01988688: Completed Phase 1 study of Tinnitus, sponsored by Paul Larson.
NCT01988688 is a Phase 1 study of Tinnitus that has completed, run by Paul Larson. The registered enrollment target is 10 participants, below the 12,619-participant average among 24 other Tinnitus trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01988688, a Phase 1 study of Tinnitus, has completed, sponsored by Paul Larson.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 1
- Development phase
- 10 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This study will test the safety and effectiveness of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for patients with a big or very big problem with tinnitus (a sensation of noise in the head).
Primary Outcome
Between Baseline and Period I, Week 24
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Study Locations (1)
California
- San Francisco Veterans' Administration Medical Center - San Francisco
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 10 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-03 |
| Phase | Phase 1 |
What the finished NCT01988688 record still lists
NCT01988688 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 10 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 12,619-participant average among 24 other Tinnitus trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Tinnitus appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is the first listed.
NCT01988688 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01988688 about?
NCT01988688 is a clinical study titled "Pilot Study of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) in Area LC for Chronic Tinnitus". This study will test the safety and effectiveness of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for patients with a big or very big problem with tinnitus (a sensation of noise in the head).
What is the current status of trial NCT01988688?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 10 participants. The study started on 2014-01. Estimated completion is 2019-03.
What conditions does trial NCT01988688 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Tinnitus.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01988688?
The interventions under investigation include: Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01988688?
This trial is sponsored by Paul Larson, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01988688 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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