Focused ultrasound for essential tremor
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a noninvasive procedure that uses focused ultrasound waves to target a small area in the brain responsible for tremor. It may offer a new option for people with essential tremor whose symptoms are not well controlled by medication.
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Who can take part
- You must be 22 years or older.
- You must have essential tremor diagnosed by a doctor.
- Your tremor must cause real problems in daily life, even after trying medications.
- You cannot have other brain conditions like Parkinson's disease.
- You need to be able to have an MRI scan (no metal implants or pacemakers, for example).
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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