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New treatment option for Essential Tremor
Official title The Swedish Essential Tremor (SWEET) Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03832712
What this study is testing
What is Best Medical Treatment?
Best Medical Treatment is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for essential tremor.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- To evaluate the effect of deep brain stimulation (DBS) vs best medical treatment in essential tremor (ET) in a randomized, single-blinded controlled trial.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75
You may be able to join if
- Diagnosis of ET, as decided by the movement disorder specialist; Substantial incapacity; Duration of symptoms \> 5 years; Age 18 - 75; unsatisfying...
You likely can't join if
- Cognitive impairment; Co-morbidity or non-compliance likely to jeopardize the result or to confuse the evaluation; Normal surgical exclusion criteria.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Gothenburg, Sweden
- Linköping, Sweden
- Lund, Sweden
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Umeå, Sweden
- Uppsala, Sweden
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Gothenburg, Sweden; Linköping, Sweden; Lund, Sweden; Stockholm, Sweden; Umeå, Sweden; Uppsala, Sweden. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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