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DBS System for Essential Tremor
Study Summary
This trial will test if a new DBS system can help control essential tremor. If successful, the data will be used to try and get FDA approval for the system.
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Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
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Study Objectives
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- I might have Parkinson's disease or show symptoms like slow movement, stiffness, or balance problems.I have a severe health condition that could affect my surgery tolerance.You have a serious untreated or unstable mood disorder, like depression.I have had a seizure in the last year.My tremor hasn't improved after trying two medications, including propranolol or primidone.I have a blood clotting disorder or take medication that affects blood clotting.My brain MRI does not show severe issues like stroke or major lesions.You have experienced or currently have a serious mental condition that affects your thoughts and emotions.Your score on a test for memory and thinking is less than 130, which means you may have trouble participating in the study tasks.I experience involuntary movements due to my medication.I do not have uncontrolled symptoms like headaches or nausea.I am over 21 years old.You have behaviors that show alcohol or substance abuse, as defined by a specific set of guidelines.You have difficulty with tasks like speaking, eating, and getting dressed even with ongoing VIM DBS therapy.I have had brain surgery before, but not for VIM DBS.I have had essential tremor for 3+ years and am treated with VIM DBS therapy.I have a severe hand tremor despite having VIM DBS therapy for over 3 months.My tremor is moderate despite my deep brain stimulation therapy.You have tried to harm yourself in the last six months.
- Group 1: Refractory Participants
- Group 2: Treatment Naive
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this research open to adults of a certain age or above?
"This clinical trial is currently enrolling patients aged 21-99 years old."
What is the current population size of participants for this trial?
"Affirmative. The clinicaltrials.gov website suggests that this medical trial is still recruiting participants, with its initial post dating to December 24th 2019 and the most recent edit being June 28th 2022. 10 patients are needed from a single clinic location."
Has enrollment for this trial opened yet?
"Affirmative. According to the records on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical research project is actively recruiting participants that meet its criteria; it was initially listed on December 24th 2019 and most recently updated on June 28th 2022. Specifically, 10 patients are required for just one site."
To whom is the recruitment process for this trial available?
"For inclusion in this trial, subjects must have a family history of tremor and be between 21 to 99 years old. A total of 10 participants are needed for the study."
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