Testing a new stimulation method for stubborn hand tremors after DBS surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study is testing a new way to adjust the electrical settings of a deep brain stimulator (a device that sends electrical pulses to calm tremors) for people whose tremor stopped responding well to standard settings. If you've had DBS surgery and your tremor control faded quickly, this may be a way to get better control again.
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Who can take part
- You had surgery for essential tremor with a standard DBS device (Vim-DBS).
- Your tremor came back or worsened soon after the device was turned on.
- You can give informed consent and come to follow-up visits.
- You do not have other brain conditions that would affect the results.
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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