A Neural Basis for Cognitive Decline Following Deep Brain Stimulation: A DBS-fMRI Study

Date Added
March 18th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00142451
Researcher
Daniel Lench

List of Studies

Keywords
Brain, Parkinsons
Summary

The purpose of this research study is to learn how Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), which targets a part of the brain called the subthalamic nucleus (STN), may affect thinking and memory in people with Parkinson's Disease (PD). We plan to include about 55 people with PD who have already had DBS surgery at MUSC's Clinical DBS Program.

As part of the study, participants will attend two visits after their DBS surgery. The first visit, which will last about three hours, includes going over the study information and consent form, collecting background information (demographics), and completing tests that measure thinking and memory (cognitive assessments) and speech. The second visit, also about three hours, will involve an MRI scan to look at how the brain's networks change when the DBS device is turned on and off. Participants have the option to combine visits 1 and 2. Participant's will also be invited to undergo an optional second scan. If participants consent, the second scan will be performed on a separate day than the first scan and therefore, there will be a total of 3 study visits.

These findings may help doctors and researchers make better decisions about which patients are most likely to benefit from DBS surgery and how to choose the best stimulation settings to reduce unwanted changes in thinking and memory.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Niloufar Malakouti
843-792-0235
malakout@musc.edu

Evaluation of a Text Message-Based Approach to Depression Screening Among Cancer Survivors

Date Added
March 18th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00142039
Researcher
Evan Graboyes

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer, Depression
Summary

Depression is common among cancer survivors but current screening approaches are not adequate. To help develop better strategies to screen for depression among cancer survivors, we will conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial with cancer survivors to evaluate whether a text message based approach to depression screening is feasible, acceptable, and potentially more effective than existing standard of care approaches to depression screening among cancer survivors.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Ruby McGhee
(843)-509-7129
mcgheeru@musc.edu

Evaluation of a Text Message-Based Approach to Depression Screening Among Cancer Survivors

Date Added
March 18th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00142039
Researcher
Evan Graboyes

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer, Depression
Summary

Depression is common among cancer survivors but current screening approaches are not adequate. To help develop better strategies to screen for depression among cancer survivors, we will conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial with cancer survivors to evaluate whether a text message based approach to depression screening is feasible, acceptable, and potentially more effective than existing standard of care approaches to depression screening among cancer survivors.

Institution
MUSC Health Chester Medical Center
Recruitment Contact
Ruby McGhee
(843)-509-7129
mcgheeru@musc.edu

Evaluation of a Text Message-Based Approach to Depression Screening Among Cancer Survivors

Date Added
March 18th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00142039
Researcher
Evan Graboyes

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer, Depression
Summary

Depression is common among cancer survivors but current screening approaches are not adequate. To help develop better strategies to screen for depression among cancer survivors, we will conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial with cancer survivors to evaluate whether a text message based approach to depression screening is feasible, acceptable, and potentially more effective than existing standard of care approaches to depression screening among cancer survivors.

Institution
MUSC Health Florence Medical Center
Recruitment Contact
Ruby McGhee
(843)-509-7129
mcgheeru@musc.edu

Evaluation of a Text Message-Based Approach to Depression Screening Among Cancer Survivors

Date Added
March 18th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00142039
Researcher
Evan Graboyes

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer, Depression
Summary

Depression is common among cancer survivors but current screening approaches are not adequate. To help develop better strategies to screen for depression among cancer survivors, we will conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial with cancer survivors to evaluate whether a text message based approach to depression screening is feasible, acceptable, and potentially more effective than existing standard of care approaches to depression screening among cancer survivors.

Institution
MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center
Recruitment Contact
Ruby McGhee
(843)-509-7129
mcgheeru@musc.edu

Evaluation of a Text Message-Based Approach to Depression Screening Among Cancer Survivors

Date Added
March 18th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00142039
Researcher
Evan Graboyes

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer, Depression
Summary

Depression is common among cancer survivors but current screening approaches are not adequate. To help develop better strategies to screen for depression among cancer survivors, we will conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial with cancer survivors to evaluate whether a text message based approach to depression screening is feasible, acceptable, and potentially more effective than existing standard of care approaches to depression screening among cancer survivors.

Institution
MUSC Health Marion Medical Center
Recruitment Contact
Ruby McGhee
(843)-509-7129
mcgheeru@musc.edu

Evaluation of a Text Message-Based Approach to Depression Screening Among Cancer Survivors

Date Added
March 18th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00142039
Researcher
Evan Graboyes

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer, Depression
Summary

Depression is common among cancer survivors but current screening approaches are not adequate. To help develop better strategies to screen for depression among cancer survivors, we will conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial with cancer survivors to evaluate whether a text message based approach to depression screening is feasible, acceptable, and potentially more effective than existing standard of care approaches to depression screening among cancer survivors.

Institution
MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center
Recruitment Contact
Ruby McGhee
(843)-509-7129
mcgheeru@musc.edu

Evaluation of a Text Message-Based Approach to Depression Screening Among Cancer Survivors

Date Added
March 18th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00142039
Researcher
Evan Graboyes

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer, Depression
Summary

Depression is common among cancer survivors but current screening approaches are not adequate. To help develop better strategies to screen for depression among cancer survivors, we will conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial with cancer survivors to evaluate whether a text message based approach to depression screening is feasible, acceptable, and potentially more effective than existing standard of care approaches to depression screening among cancer survivors.

Institution
MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center
Recruitment Contact
Ruby McGhee
(843)-509-7129
mcgheeru@musc.edu

Evaluation of a Text Message-Based Approach to Depression Screening Among Cancer Survivors

Date Added
March 18th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00142039
Researcher
Evan Graboyes

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer, Depression
Summary

Depression is common among cancer survivors but current screening approaches are not adequate. To help develop better strategies to screen for depression among cancer survivors, we will conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial with cancer survivors to evaluate whether a text message based approach to depression screening is feasible, acceptable, and potentially more effective than existing standard of care approaches to depression screening among cancer survivors.

Institution
MUSC Health Orangeburg
Recruitment Contact
Ruby McGhee
(843)-509-7129
mcgheeru@musc.edu

Evaluation of a Text Message-Based Approach to Depression Screening Among Cancer Survivors

Date Added
March 18th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00142039
Researcher
Evan Graboyes

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer, Depression
Summary

Depression is common among cancer survivors but current screening approaches are not adequate. To help develop better strategies to screen for depression among cancer survivors, we will conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial with cancer survivors to evaluate whether a text message based approach to depression screening is feasible, acceptable, and potentially more effective than existing standard of care approaches to depression screening among cancer survivors.

Institution
MUSC Health Sumter Medical Center
Recruitment Contact
Ruby McGhee
(843)-509-7129
mcgheeru@musc.edu



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