MRI-guided laser therapy for hard-to-treat tremor
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new, less invasive treatment for severe tremor that hasn't responded to medication. It uses a laser guided by MRI to carefully target and treat the brain area causing tremor, as an alternative to traditional brain surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have Parkinson's disease or essential tremor.
- Your tremor does not get better with medication.
- Deep brain stimulation (a type of brain surgery) is not right for you, or you choose not to have it.
- You can safely have an MRI scan and general anesthesia.
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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