Clinical trials
Tremor clinical trials
Below are recruiting tremor clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 78 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07599592RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Ultrasound Treatment for Essential Tremor
This early-stage study tests whether focused ultrasound waves can safely reduce hand tremors in people with essential tremor. The ultrasound is applied from outside the skin without surgery, and researchers want to see if it helps calm unwanted shaking.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–90 - NCT07238725Enrolling by invitation
Enzyme Treatment for Essential Tremor
This trial tests an enzyme called aldehyde dehydrogenase to see if it can help reduce tremors in people with essential tremor. It is for adults with a clear diagnosis of essential tremor in their dominant hand.
SeoulAges 18 years+ - NCT05976074Enrolling by invitation
Wearable device study for people with essential tremor
This study tests a wearable device and a phone app to better track daily-life symptoms in people with essential tremor. It may help researchers understand how tremor changes during everyday tasks using video and audio recordings.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06752434Recruiting
Comparing two brain stimulation methods for dystonic tremor
This trial compares PSA (a type of deep brain stimulation targeting a different brain area) versus traditional STN DBS for treating dystonic tremor. It aims to see which method provides better tremor control with fewer side effects.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07287605Recruiting
Virtual reality for mood during focused ultrasound for essential tremor
This study tests if using virtual reality can improve your mood while you undergo a focused ultrasound procedure for essential tremor. If you are already scheduled for this treatment, you may be able to join.
North York, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT03042975Recruiting
Study brain and voice genetics in people with voice movement disorders
This study looks at how genetics and brain patterns are connected to laryngeal dystonia and voice tremor, including people with certain types of voice disorders. You may be asked to do imaging and voice-related assessments to help researchers understand what’s causing these symptoms.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT03664609Recruiting
Study of outcomes for people with deep brain stimulation
This study looks back at results for people who have already had deep brain stimulation (DBS) or could get it. It aims to understand how DBS is used and what outcomes people experience.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges Any age - NCT03984643Recruiting
Testing computer planning for DBS surgery in essential tremor
This study looks at computer “planning algorithms” for DBS surgery in people with essential tremor whose medication hasn’t helped enough. It may help doctors program the DBS system more accurately for better tremor control.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 21 years+ - NCT03992625Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation study for Parkinson’s, tremor, or dystonia
This trial studies outcomes after deep brain stimulation (a treatment that uses implanted electrodes) for people with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, or dystonia. It may help doctors understand who benefits most and how outcomes change after treatment.
St Louis, MissouriAges Any age - NCT04198246Recruiting
Chinese essential tremor registry study
This study is a registry for people diagnosed with essential tremor, helping doctors collect and compare information over time. It may help improve understanding of essential tremor and guide future care.
Changsha, HunanAges Any age - NCT04286308Recruiting
Testing brain-speech recordings during DBS for movement disorders
This study looks at how brain and speech networks work while people with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, or dystonia are getting deep brain stimulation (DBS). It may help doctors better understand and possibly improve speech outcomes for people receiving DBS.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - NCT04828798Recruiting
Directional versus standard brain stimulation for essential tremor
This study compares two ways of delivering deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat essential tremor that affects both arms. It may help find a DBS approach that better controls tremor while reducing side effects.
Portland, OregonAges 18–80 - NCT04957095Recruiting
Testing brain wiring signals during planned deep brain stimulation
This study looks at how brain networks work during a procedure used to treat movement symptoms in Parkinson’s disease. It may help researchers better understand the brain signals involved, which could improve future deep brain stimulation planning.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–89 - NCT05101161Recruiting
Neurofeedback delivered through implanted brain stimulation
This study tests a brain “feedback” approach using electrodes already placed as part of standard medical care. It aims to see whether this method is safe and helpful for people undergoing deep brain stimulation after surgery.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT05317390Recruiting
Tests an AI tool to diagnose isolated dystonia
This trial checks whether an AI (software) called DystoniaNet can accurately identify isolated dystonia using information from your evaluation, and compares its results to standard diagnosis. If you have focal, segmental, or generalized dystonia, this study may help improve faster and more accurate diagnosis in the future.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT05413291Recruiting
Study of movement disorders over time
This study follows people (or family members of people) who have or might have a movement disorder to better understand how symptoms change over time. You may be asked to attend study visits and complete study procedures for the duration of the study.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–100 - NCT05968976Recruiting
DBS surgery guided while awake versus asleep for essential tremor
This study compares two ways of doing a deep brain stimulation (DBS) procedure for people with essential tremor: using guidance while you are awake versus while you are asleep. It aims to find which approach is safer and works better for controlling disabling tremor.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT06325852Recruiting
New brain stimulation for Essential Tremor
This study tests a new way to use Deep Brain Stimulation (a device that sends tiny electrical pulses to parts of the brain controlling movement) for people with Essential Tremor. It is for those whose current stimulator is no longer working well, or who need a stimulator for the first time.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–85 - NCT06553625Recruiting
RF ablation study for pain or CNS conditions
This study observes how well a Boston Scientific radiofrequency (RF) system works for treating pain or central nervous system (CNS) conditions. It helps researchers understand real-world benefits for patients scheduled for this procedure.
CologneAges Any age - NCT06646510Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for resting tremors in Parkinson's
This trial tests whether gentle electrical stimulation to the skin (called sensory electrical stimulation) can help reduce resting tremors in people with Parkinson's disease. Resting tremors are shaking that happens when your muscles are relaxed, like when your hands are in your lap.
GizaAges 45–60 - NCT06724029Recruiting
Neurosurgery outcomes research for multiple conditions
This study collects data from people having brain or spine surgery for many different conditions. It aims to understand how well different treatments work and how people recover. If you are scheduled for certain brain, spine, or nerve surgeries, you may be able to join.
Bergamo, BGAges 18 years+ - NCT06899022Recruiting
Attention and eye movement in Parkinson's disease
This study looks at how attention and eye movements work in people with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, or dystonia. It tests abilities during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery and when DBS settings are changed.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19–90 - NCT06932692Recruiting
Brain network analysis using 7-Tesla MRI in DBS patients
This study uses advanced brain imaging (7-Tesla MRI and MEG) to understand how deep brain stimulation (DBS) affects brain networks in people with Parkinson's disease or essential tremor. It helps doctors learn how DBS works so they can improve treatment in the future.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07056361Recruiting
Testing brain stimulation for better movement in tremor and Parkinson's
This study tests whether stimulating specific brain areas (VOP/VIM) during deep brain stimulation surgery can improve movement and muscle control. It includes people with essential tremor or Parkinson's disease who are already scheduled for this surgery.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for tremor?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 78 recruiting tremor studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a tremor trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a tremor trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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