DBS Assessment

See if DBS therapy may be right for you

Every movement disorder is unique, and treatment should be too. Whether you’re exploring therapy for yourself or a loved one, answering a few quick questions will help determine if Boston Scientific’s personalized Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a good option. It takes less than 5 minutes.

Has a physician diagnosed you or a loved one with Parkinson’s disease (PD) or essential tremor (ET)?

Are you taking this assessment for yourself or for a loved one?

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What year were you diagnosed with Parkinson’s, [Name]?

(Enter year in 4-digit format—eg, 1985)

What type of doctor do you see to treat your Parkinson’s currently, [Name]?

Which of the following symptoms have you experienced, [Name]?

Which of the following medications are you taking to treat Parkinson's, [Name]?

Choose all that apply

Which of the following are you currently using to treat your Parkinson's, [Name]?

[Name], have you ever experienced or been diagnosed with any of the following conditions?

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Have you considered other surgical interventions for your essential tremor, [Name]?

Choose all that apply

Have you completed any other surgical interventions for essential tremor?

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Have you ever experienced or been diagnosed with any of the following conditions?

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How soon are you seeking treatment, [Name]?

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Here’s what you told us, [Name].

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No two movement disorders are the same — and no two therapies should be, either. Explore answers to common questions about Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) therapy.

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Your assessment results indicate that you may not be ready for DBS yet.

Based on your responses, you may not be ready to explore DBS at this time. Everyone’s treatment journey is different. Talk with your doctor or care team about your symptoms and available treatment options. Start your path to relief by finding a DBS specialist near you.

Time

While your Parkinson’s diagnosis is starting to have more of an impact on your life, it may not have occurred long enough ago for you to qualify for Deep Brain Stimulation yet. Continue partnering with your care team to monitor symptom progression and how well your current treatments are working, so you don’t accidentally miss the window of opportunity for DBS.

Treatment

While they might not be as effective as they once were, your results indicate your current treatment plan may still be managing your symptoms. Continue monitoring how well your treatment is working and consult your care team about your ongoing treatment options.

Health

To qualify for Deep Brain Stimulation, you must be a good candidate for surgery. Based on your assessment results, DBS may not be the right option for you at this time. Your care team can help you understand your treatment options and determine whether DBS may be appropriate in the future.

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Your loved one’s assessment results indicate that they may not ready for DBS yet.

Based on your responses, your loved one may not be ready to explore DBS at this time. Everyone’s treatment journey is different. Encourage them to talk with their doctor or care team about their symptoms and available treatment options. Help your loved one by finding a DBS specialist near them.

Time

While your loved one’s Parkinson’s diagnosis may be impacting their life more, it may not have occurred long enough ago to qualify for Deep Brain Stimulation yet. Continue partnering with their care team to monitor symptom progression and how well current treatments are working, so they don’t accidentally miss the window of opportunity for DBS.

Treatment

While they might not be as effective as they once were, the results indicate that your loved one’s current treatment plan may still be managing their symptoms. Encourage them to continue monitoring how well their treatment is working and consulting their care team about ongoing treatment options.

Health

To qualify for Deep Brain Stimulation, your loved one must be a good candidate for surgery. Based on your assessment results, DBS may not be the right option for them at this time. Your loved one's care team can help them understand their treatment options and determine whether DBS may be appropriate in the future.

Find a specialist

Your assessment results indicate that you may not be ready for DBS yet.

Based on your responses, you may not be ready to explore DBS at this time. Everyone’s treatment journey is different. Talk with your doctor or care team about your symptoms and available treatment options. Start your path to relief by finding a DBS specialist near you.

Time

While your essential tremor is starting to have more of an impact on your life, it may not have occurred long enough ago for you to qualify for Deep Brain Stimulation yet. Continue partnering with your care team to monitor symptom progression and how well your current treatments are working.

Treatment

While they might not be as effective as they once were, your results indicate your current treatment plan may still be managing your symptoms. Continue monitoring how well your treatment is working and consult your care team about your ongoing treatment options.

Health

To qualify for Deep Brain Stimulation, you must be a good candidate for surgery. Based on your assessment results, DBS may not be the right option for you at this time. Your care team can help you understand your treatment options and determine whether DBS may be appropriate in the future.

Find a specialist

Your loved one’s assessment results indicate that they may not ready for DBS yet.

Based on your responses, your loved one may not be ready to explore DBS at this time. Everyone’s treatment journey is different. Encourage them to talk with their doctor or care team about their symptoms and available treatment options. Help your loved one by finding a DBS specialist near them.

Progression

While your loved one’s essential tremor diagnosis may be impacting their life more, it may not have progressed enough to qualify for Deep Brain Stimulation yet. Continue partnering with your loved one’s care team to monitor symptom progression and how well their current treatments are working.

Treatment

While they might not be as effective as they once were, the results indicate that your loved one’s current treatment plan may still be managing their symptoms. Encourage them to continue monitoring how well their treatment is working and consulting their care team about ongoing treatment options.

Health

To qualify for Deep Brain Stimulation, your loved one must be a good candidate for surgery. Based on your assessment results, DBS may not be the right option for them at this time. Your loved one's care team can help them understand their treatment options and determine whether DBS may be appropriate in the future.

Find a specialist

Your assessment results indicate that you may not be ready for DBS yet.

Your assessment results indicate Boston Scientific's Deep Brain Stimulation may not be right for your symptoms at this time. But that doesn't mean it never will be! Start your path by finding a specialist near you.

Diagnosis

You haven’t received an official diagnosis for your shaking yet. Finding a specialist to give you the proper diagnosis will be your first step towards finding personalized relief.

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Your loved one’s assessment results indicate that they may not ready for DBS yet.

The assessment results indicate Boston Scientific's Deep Brain Stimulation may not be right for your loved one’s symptoms at this time. But that doesn't mean it never will be! Help your loved one by finding a DBS specialist near them.

Diagnosis

Your loved one hasn’t received an official diagnosis for their shaking yet. Finding a specialist to give them the proper diagnosis will be their first step towards finding personalized relief.

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Indications for Use:
The Boston Scientific Vercise™ PC, Vercise Gevia™, Vercise Genus™ Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Systems are indicated for use in the following:

• Bilateral stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) as an adjunctive therapy in reducing some of the symptoms of moderate to advanced levodopa-responsive Parkinson’s disease (PD) that are not adequately controlled with medication.

• Bilateral stimulation of the internal globus pallidus (GPi) as an adjunctive therapy in reducing some of the symptoms of advanced levodopa-responsive Parkinson’s disease (PD) that are not adequately controlled with medication.

• Unilateral thalamic stimulation of the ventral intermediate nucleus (VIM) is indicated for the suppression of tremor in the upper extremity. The system is intended for use in patients who are diagnosed with essential tremor or parkinsonian tremor not adequately controlled by medications and where the tremor constitutes a significant functional disability.

• Bilateral stimulation of the ventral intermediate nucleus (VIM) of the thalamus for the suppression of disabling upper extremity tremor in adult essential tremor patients whose tremor is not adequately controlled by medications and where the tremor constitutes a significant functional disability.

Intended Use:

The Boston Scientific Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Systems are intended to treat movement disorders by stimulating a specific brain target.

The Vercise™ DBS Controller is intended to communicate with and control the compatible Boston Scientific Stimulator.

The Charger is a medical device that is intended to charge the battery of the compatible Boston Scientific rechargeable Stimulator.

Contraindications: The Boston Scientific Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Systems are not recommended for patients who will be exposed to the following procedures: Diathermy as either a treatment for a medical condition or as part of a surgical procedure, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). The safety of these therapies in patients implanted with the Boston Scientific DBS System has not been established. Patients implanted with Boston Scientific DBS Systems without ImageReady™ MRI Technology should not be exposed to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Patients implanted with the Vercise Gevia or Vercise Genus or Vercise Genus Mixed System with M8 Adapter or Vercise DBS Lead-Only System (before Stimulator is implanted) with ImageReady MRI Technology are Full Body MR Conditional only when exposed to the MRI environment under the specific conditions defined in ImageReady MRI Guidelines for Boston Scientific DBS Systems. The external/non-implantable components of the Vercise Genus DBS System (Charging System, Remote Control, mobile device with Vercise DBS Controller, and accessories) are MR Unsafe. Do not take them into any MRI environment.
Boston Scientific DBS Systems are not recommended for patients who are unable to operate the system or are poor surgical candidates or who experience unsuccessful test stimulation.

Warnings: With all medical procedures, there are risks associated with the procedure and the use of the device. Unauthorized modification to the medical devices is prohibited. You should not be exposed to high stimulation levels. High level of stimulation may damage brain tissue. Patients implanted with a Boston Scientific DBS System may be at risk for intracranial hemorrhages (bleeding in the brain) during DBS lead placement. Strong electromagnetic fields, such as power generators, security screeners or theft detection systems, can potentially turn the stimulator off, or cause unpredictable changes in stimulation. The system should not be charged while sleeping. If you notice new onset or worsening depression, changes in mood or behavior or impulse control, or have thoughts of suicide contact your physician or emergency services immediately. You should use caution when doing activities that require coordination, even if you were able to do them before receiving therapy (for example, swimming). Patients should exercise reasonable caution when bathing. Chemical burns may result if the Stimulator housing is ruptured or pierced. The Boston Scientific DBS Systems may interfere with the operation of implanted stimulation devices, such as cardiac pacemakers, implanted cardioverter defibrillators, or medication delivery pumps. Patients should operate motorized vehicles or potentially dangerous machinery with caution. It is unknown whether the DBS device may cause complications with pregnancy. Do not use the Vercise™ DBS Controller while the mobile device is charging. The effect of using the Vercise DBS Controller while charging the mobile device has not been evaluated.



Be sure to talk with your doctor so that you thoroughly understand all of the risks, precautions, and benefits associated with the use of the device and what indicates, and contraindicates, certain patients– as well as the risks and precautions for the procedure. For complete indications for use, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and side effects, see DBSandME.com or call 833-DBS-INFO or 833-327-4636.



CAUTION: U.S. Federal law  restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

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