Qualitative survey and interviews with 47 patients (PD, ET, dystonia) who participated in externalized DBS LFP research revealing high overall satisfaction driven by altruism, low perceived personal benefit, limited burdens (travel, costs, longer stays), and a strong desire for results feedback and…
Though it offers no new mechanistic or therapeutic targets, the study provides practical insights to improve trial design, consent, retention, and patient-centered delivery of LFP/adaptive DBS research, which can indirectly accelerate development and adoption of DBS-based therapies.