Gamma Knife treatment for both-sided essential tremor
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a focused radiation procedure (Gamma Knife) to treat the opposite side of the tremor in people with essential tremor. It may help improve tremor-related quality of life if your side that wasn’t treated before is still causing problems.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have been diagnosed with essential tremor (ET) by a movement disorder specialist
- You had a Gamma Knife thalamotomy on one side more than 12 months ago
- Your untreated (other) side tremor significantly affects your daily quality of life
- You want treatment on the other side
- You can attend all required follow-up visits
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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