Clinical trials
Tremor clinical trials
Below are recruiting tremor clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 82 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04071847Recruiting
Study tracking results after Abbott deep brain stimulator surgery
This study follows people who are getting a new Abbott deep brain stimulator (DBS) device or replacing the battery/implantable pulse generator to see how outcomes change over time. It mainly applies to certain DBS targets and diagnoses, and it uses follow-up visits to track results.
Tucson, ArizonaAges Any age - NCT04758624Recruiting
Study brain changes after deep brain stimulation for tremor
This study looks at how brain “wiring” (connectivity) and brain function change over time in people with essential tremor after successful deep brain stimulation. You might benefit by helping researchers better understand what DBS does in the brain, which can improve care for others with tremor.
Manhasset, New YorkAges 18–85 - NCT04212780Recruiting
Testing a smarter DBS system for severe essential tremor
This trial tests an upgraded deep brain stimulation (DBS) system that can “sense” tremor and adjust treatment in a loop. It’s designed for people with severe essential tremor whose tremor is still disabling despite standard DBS and medication.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 21–99 - NCT04032470Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation registry for essential tremor patients
This study collects information from adults with essential tremor who are getting deep brain stimulation under the hospital’s standard safety guidelines. It may help improve how this treatment is chosen and used for people with tremor over time.
InnsbruckAges 18 years+ - NCT01581580Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation surgery for movement disorders
This study looks at whether deep brain stimulation surgery can help people with certain movement problems, chosen by a specialized team. You may be considered if medicines (or other treatments) aren’t controlling your symptoms well enough or if the condition causes major disability.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99 - 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 - NCT07868614Recruiting
Comparing brain signal recordings during deep brain stimulation surgery
This study compares a new device for recording brain signals during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery with the standard equipment. DBS is a treatment for movement disorders like Parkinson's disease that uses a device to send electrical signals to specific parts of the brain.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07804615RecruitingPhase 2
Investigational drug for tremor from Parkinson's disease
This study is testing an investigational drug for Parkinson's-related tremor (shaking). It aims to see if the drug can help reduce tremor in people whose symptoms are not fully controlled by current treatment.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18–65 - 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 - 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 - NCT07570459Recruiting
Understanding Tremor in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
This study examines tremor (involuntary shaking) in people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a genetic nerve condition that affects the legs and feet. Researchers will compare people with CMT who have tremor to healthy volunteers to better understand this symptom.
Göttingen, Lower SaxonyAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT07455760Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation and speech sequencing study
This study looks at how deep brain stimulation affects speech in people with Parkinson's disease or essential tremor. It tests whether the stimulation changes the way you say sequences of sounds.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07446192Recruiting
Brain scan study for medication-resistant tremor
This study uses a special brain scan (MEG) to understand tremor that hasn't improved with at least two medications. It may help doctors find better treatments for people with essential tremor or similar conditions.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 50–84 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06618157Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation study for Parkinson's tremor
This study tests a new way to adjust deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease. It focuses on people who still have at least mild tremor after their DBS device has been in place for three months or more, to see if targeting specific brain connections can help improve tremor control.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for tremor?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 82 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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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.