Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial involves patients with DBS therapy wearing an Apple Watch to track their movements and body functions. The goal is to understand how the benefits of DBS change over time.
Research Team
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Bryan Klassen, MD
Principal Investigator
Mayo Clinic
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for essential tremor patients who are already undergoing DBS therapy at Mayo Clinic. Participants must understand and follow the study procedures, use the BrainRISE app daily, be able to handle a smartphone, and consent to audio/video recording during tasks.Inclusion Criteria
I can follow the study's procedures and use its devices as required.
I have essential tremor and am getting DBS therapy at Mayo Clinic.
I agree to use the BrainRISE app daily and allow it to record me.
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Exclusion Criteria
I have open or healing wounds near where the device would be placed.
Inability or unwillingness of individual or legal guardian/representative to give written informed consent.
You have a condition that makes it hard for you to understand or use the smart watch and tablet computer devices for the study.
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Wearable Device (Procedure)
Trial OverviewThe study aims to monitor how well DBS therapy helps with essential tremors throughout the day. Patients will wear an Apple Watch that collects movement data while they perform standardized tasks using the BrainRISE app.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Wearable device for tremor assessmentExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Subjects already implanted with a deep brain stimulation (DBS) system for therapy for essential tremor wear an Apple Watch and complete tremor assessment tasks detailed through the BrainRISE app four times a day for two weeks.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Mayo Clinic
Lead Sponsor
Trials
3,427
Recruited
3,221,000+