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Radiosurgery
Radiosurgery for Essential Tremor
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Waitlist Available
Led By Christopher Loiselle, MD
Research Sponsored by Swedish Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 6, 12, 24, and 36 months post treatment
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Study Summary
This trial will study whether gamma knife radiosurgery can help suppress essential tremors with minimal side effects.
Eligible Conditions
- Essential Tremor
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline, 6, 12, 24, and 36 months post treatment
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 6, 12, 24, and 36 months post treatment
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in Effectiveness based on Clinical Rating Scale for Tumor (CRST-Part B) questionnaires.
Secondary outcome measures
Safety Based on the Number of Incidences and Severity of Adverse Events Related with Gamma Knife Thalamotomy
Other outcome measures
Quality of Life based on the QUEST (Quality of Life in Essential Tremor) questionnaires
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Gamma Knife RadiosurgeryExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Gamma Knife treatment is conducted in one day and takes approximately 70 to 90 minutes.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Swedish Medical CenterLead Sponsor
53 Previous Clinical Trials
8,111 Total Patients Enrolled
Christopher Loiselle, MDPrincipal InvestigatorSwedish Medical Center Radiosurgery Center
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You have received radiation therapy to your whole brain in the past.You have already had specific types of treatment on one side of your brain.People 18 years or older, regardless of gender.You have been diagnosed with essential tremor by a neurologist or neurosurgeon.You need to be able to have MRI and CT scans of your head for planning your treatment.You have a score of 2 or higher for shaking or trembling when standing or trying to do something with your hand or arm.You have experienced shaking after taking certain medications for your condition.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- 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
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Are participants still being sought for this clinical experiment?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, the last update for this trial was on November 17th 2022 and at present it is not accepting any new participants. However, there are 51 other studies that may be suitable alternatives for hopeful enrollees."
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