Focused radiation for essential or Parkinson tremor
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether precisely targeted radiation to the brain can reduce tremors in people whose symptoms are not controlled enough by medication. It may help those who prefer radiation over deep brain surgery options.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- A neurologist has diagnosed you with essential tremor or a tremor related to Parkinson’s disease, and medicines alone are not controlling it well
- You are willing to receive radiation for tremor, instead of deep brain stimulation surgery or thalamotomy surgery
- You cannot have had radiation that affects the same brain area (the thalamus)
- You are able to get an MRI (brain scan)
- You should not have had prior thalamotomy surgery (one side DBS is allowed)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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