Treating essential tremor with focused heat to both sides of the brain
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a one-time procedure that uses heat to stop the brain cells causing tremor. It might help people with severe shaking that hasn't improved with medication.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 70 years old.
- You have essential tremor (shaking) diagnosed by a movement disorder specialist.
- Standard tremor medicines like propranolol or primidone have not worked for you.
- You are able to have an MRI scan and are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or metal implants in your body.
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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