Image-guided brain stimulation programming for essential tremor
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to program brain stimulation for people with essential tremor who already have a Boston Scientific device. It may help make the stimulation more precise and effective.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 85 years old.
- You have essential tremor and have a Boston Scientific deep brain stimulation (DBS) device placed in a part of the brain called the VIM (ventral intermediate nucleus).
- You can speak and understand English.
- You are able to attend all study visits and follow the study rules.
- You can give your own informed consent to participate.
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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