Brain stimulation for essential tremor
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial temporal interference stimulation (tTIS) to see if it can reduce tremors in people with essential tremor. It is for people who are already candidates for a surgical treatment called MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have been diagnosed with essential tremor by a doctor.
- You must be a candidate for MR-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy (a procedure that uses sound waves to treat tremors).
- You must be able to give informed consent and follow study procedures.
- You must not have severe sensory, cognitive, or musculoskeletal problems that would prevent you from doing the tasks.
- You must not have had seizures or have any implanted electronic or metal devices (for the tTIS part).
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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