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New treatment option for Essential Tremor
Official title Stereotactic Radiosurgery in the Treatment of Essential Tremor
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06821906
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this interventional study is to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment using stereotactic radiosurgery in the treatment of essential tremor in adult patients
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
- Time commitment: about 5 years
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 50 and older
You may be able to join if
- Essential tremor diagnosed, Parkinson's disease and other causes of tremor excluded.
- Insufficient tremor control despite the use of available pharmacotherapy methods.
- Disqualification from the Deeply Brain Stimualtion procedure/lack of consent to perform it on the side qualified for Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Consent to participate in a clinical trial.
You likely can't join if
- Age under 50
- Pregnancy
- Duration of the disease less than 5 years
- Dementia, psychosis or other condition that prevents giving informed consent to participate in the study
- Poor general condition, serious comorbidities
- Structural changes in the basal ganglia or major atrophic changes
See the full eligibility criteria
- Essential tremor diagnosed, Parkinson's disease and other causes of tremor excluded.
- Insufficient tremor control despite the use of available pharmacotherapy methods.
- Disqualification from the Deeply Brain Stimualtion procedure/lack of consent to perform it on the side qualified for Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Consent to participate in a clinical trial.
- Age under 50
- Pregnancy
- Duration of the disease less than 5 years
- Dementia, psychosis or other condition that prevents giving informed consent to participate in the study
- Poor general condition, serious comorbidities
- Structural changes in the basal ganglia or major atrophic changes
- Previous radiotherapy to the brain covering the potential treatment area
- Medical contraindications to magnetic resonance imaging
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Gliwice, Poland
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 study runs about 5 years per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 50 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Gliwice, Poland. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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