Directional versus standard brain stimulation for essential tremor
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You have essential tremor that affects both arms during movement (action tremor)
- Your tremor has been going on for at least 3 years
- You are still considering DBS because your tremor medication is not controlling it well
- You have never had DBS before
- You have not had a prior thalamotomy (a related brain procedure)
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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