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Who qualifies for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) therapy?

DBS therapy adapts to your unique movement disorder symptoms. The Vercise™ DBS System works with your brain for personalized relief — aiming to help you manage Parkinson’s disease or essential tremor your way.

Personalized therapy for your unique needs

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) isn't a one-size-fits-all treatment. At Boston Scientific, our technology is built to work with your brain’s unique anatomy — getting you the best possible relief for your symptoms.

Am I a candidate for DBS?

You may be a candidate for DBS therapy if you:

  • Have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or essential tremor
  • Experience symptoms that medication no longer controls well
  • Have side effects from your current medications
  • Are healthy enough for a surgical procedure

Whether you're early in your journey for relief or looking for new treatment options, we're here to help. Select your diagnosis below to see if DBS may be right for you.

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DBS for Parkinson’s disease

DBS is most effective during a specific window — yet many people with Parkinson’s disease wait too long for relief. Learn how our personalized therapy may help when PD medication no longer gives you consistent results.

Explore DBS for PD
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DBS for essential tremor

Discover how DBS can be a life-changing option for those whose tremors have become resistant to medication and interfere with daily life.

Explore DBS for ET
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Your partner in qualification

While your primary care physician helps manage your daily care, a movement disorder specialist can help you understand your Parkinson’s or ET symptoms in a new way — and if the Vercise DBS System is right for you.

Find a specialist near you

DBS therapy, your way

See if DBS therapy may be right for you

Answer a few quick questions about your PD or ET symptoms. It should take no more than 5 minutes, and you’ll get information on whether our personalized therapy might be right for you.

Get started

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

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Prepare for your doctor visit

Get the most out of your next appointment. Our Doctor Discussion Guide has helpful questions about DBS therapy, so you can feel confident when asking your physician about DBS for your Parkinson's or ET.

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Create connections that matter

From local in-person gatherings to expert-led webinars, connect with those who know DBS and those who live with it to share experiences, gain knowledge, and find support.

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Received DBS in 2018

Suzanne’s DBS story

“I was living my life around the medicine. It was so inconsistent. DBS has totally changed my life and given me back my independence.”


Received DBS in 2021

Bob’s DBS story

"Seeing my hand hold steady was unbelievable. Now, I can get back to the hobbies and crafts that I thought were gone forever."


Received DBS in 2018

Ann’s DBS story

“I just wish I had done this so much sooner. It’s like going from watching a movie in black and white to a big screen in full color.”


The patient quotes in this material describe real personal experiences. Individual results may vary. Consult with your physician to determine if you are a candidate for this procedure and what you may gain from the therapy.

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Talk to someone who's been there

Our DBS Patient Ambassadors are here to share their personal experiences with the procedure. Whether you have questions or just want to hear a firsthand perspective about life with DBS, they’re here to support you.

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Take your next step toward DBS therapy

DBS therapy, your way

See if DBS therapy may be right for you

Answer a few quick questions about your PD or ET symptoms. It should take no more than 5 minutes, and you’ll get information on whether our personalized therapy might be right for you.

Get started

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

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Locate a DBS specialist near you

Find a movement disorder specialist who offers Boston Scientific’s personalized DBS therapy near you.

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Our Patient Education Specialists can give guidance and answer any questions you have during your search for the right DBS System.

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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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