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Closed-Loop Deep Brain Stimulation for Essential Tremor
Study Summary
This trial is testing a new, improved deep brain stimulator that only gives off pulses when the patient is actually experiencing tremors. The goal is to reduce side effects and improve quality of life for people with essential tremor.
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- You have experienced difficulty with speaking, eating, drinking, personal hygiene, dressing, writing, working, or social activities, as measured by a specific scoring system.I may have symptoms like slow movement, stiffness, or balance problems.You have a history of alcohol or drug abuse as outlined in the DSM-V.I have a severe health condition that could affect my surgery.My brain MRI does not show severe issues like hydrocephalus, stroke, or severe atrophy.You have significant cognitive problems, which might make it hard for you to do the study tasks.You have tried to harm yourself or have wanted to do so in the last six months.I do not have uncontrolled symptoms like headaches or nausea.I have had a seizure in the last year.I have a significant mood disorder or depression.I am over 21 years old.I have had essential tremor for over 3 years, diagnosed by a specialist.I have a severe hand tremor that hasn't improved with medication for over 3 months.My tremor in the limb I want treated scores at least 2 on a specific scale.I have had brain surgery or treatments that target brain tissue.My tremor hasn't improved after trying two medications, including propranolol or primidone.I experience involuntary movements due to my medication.You have experienced or currently have severe mental health issues such as hallucinations or delusions.
- Group 1: Deep brain stimulation
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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How many participants have taken part in the experiment thus far?
"Affirmative. The entry on clinicaltrials.gov suggests that this research is in need of participants, with the trial first posted on February 1st 2017 and most recently updated on September 21st 2022. 20 individuals are necessary for recruitment from one medical centre."
Are recruitment efforts still underway for this experiment?
"As evidenced on clinicaltrials.gov, this research endeavour is presently recruiting participants. The trail was initially made available to the public on February 1st 2017 and has had its details modified as recently as September 21st 2022."
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