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Abstract

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder marked by motor and non-motor dysfunctions that severely compromise patients’ quality of life. While pharmacological treatments provide symptomatic relief in the early stages, advanced PD often requires neurosurgical interventions, such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) and focused ultrasound (FUS), for effective symptom management. A significant challenge in optimizing these therapeutic strategies is the early identification and recruitment of suitable candidates for clinical trials. This review explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in advancing neurosurgical and neuroscience interventions for PD, highlighting the ways in which AI-driven platforms are transforming clinical trial design and patient selection. Machine learning (ML) algorithms and big data analytics enable precise patient stratification, risk assessment, and outcome prediction, accelerating the development of novel therapeutic approaches. These innovations improve trial efficiency, broaden treatment options, and enhance patient outcomes. However, integrating AI into clinical trial frameworks presents challenges such as data standardization, regulatory hurdles, and the need for extensive validation. Addressing these obstacles will require collaboration among neurosurgeons, neuroscientists, AI specialists, and regulatory bodies to establish ethical and effective guidelines for AI-driven technologies in PD neurosurgical research. This paper emphasizes the transformative potential of AI and technological innovation in shaping the future of PD neurosurgery, ultimately enhancing therapeutic efficacy and patient care.

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Title
AI-Driven Advances in Parkinson’s Disease Neurosurgery: Enhancing Patient Selection, Trial Efficiency, and Therapeutic Outcomes
Author
Valerio, José E 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Aguirre Vera Guillermo de Jesús 2   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Fernandez Gomez Maria P. 3   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Zumaeta Jorge 3   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Alvarez-Pinzon, Andrés M 4   VIAFID ORCID Logo 

 Neurosurgery Innovation and Technology Division, Latinoamerica Valerio Foundation, Weston, FL 33331, USA; [email protected] (J.E.V.);, Department of Neurological Surgery, Palmetto General Hospital, Miami, FL 33016, USA, Neurosurgery Oncology Center of Excellence, Department of Neurosurgery, Miami Neuroscience Center at Larkin, South Miami, FL 33143, USA, GW School of Business, The George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA 
 Neurosurgery Innovation and Technology Division, Latinoamerica Valerio Foundation, Weston, FL 33331, USA; [email protected] (J.E.V.);, Tecnológico de Monterrey School of Medicine, Monterrey 64710, Mexico 
 Neurosurgery Innovation and Technology Division, Latinoamerica Valerio Foundation, Weston, FL 33331, USA; [email protected] (J.E.V.); 
 Neurosurgery Innovation and Technology Division, Latinoamerica Valerio Foundation, Weston, FL 33331, USA; [email protected] (J.E.V.);, The Institute of Neuroscience of Castilla y León (INCYL), Cancer Neuroscience, University of Salamanca (USAL), 37007 Salamanca, Spain, Cellular Theraphy Program, Universidad de Granada, Hospital Real de Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain, Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention (I-HEALTH), Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter, FL 33431, USA 
First page
494
Publication year
2025
Publication date
2025
Publisher
MDPI AG
e-ISSN
20763425
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3211897611
Copyright
© 2025 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.