ESSENTIAL TREMOR
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Two-Stage brain zapping offers new hope for hand tremor sufferers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a two-step ultrasound treatment for people with severe hand tremors that don't respond to medication. Seven participants received the treatment on one side of the brain first, then on the other side at least nine months later. The goal was to see if the staged a…
Matched conditions: ESSENTIAL TREMOR
Phase: NA • Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:21 UTC
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New PET scan could sharply improve diagnosis of Parkinson's vs. tremor
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a new type of PET scan can tell the difference between Parkinson's disease and essential tremor as well as the current standard SPECT scan. 152 adults with either condition received both scans. The goal was to see if the newer method is at least as accur…
Matched conditions: ESSENTIAL TREMOR
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: GE Healthcare • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 17, 2026 09:23 UTC
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Zapping the brain to stop the shakes?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a non-invasive technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to see if it could reduce tremors in people with essential tremor. 16 adults with moderate to severe tremor that didn't respond well to standard treatments received mild electrical st…
Matched conditions: ESSENTIAL TREMOR
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:00 UTC
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New wearable device aims to steady shaky hands
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a wearable device designed to reduce upper limb tremors in people with essential tremor. 71 participants used the device to see if it was safe, comfortable, and helpful for daily tasks like using a spoon or pouring milk. The goal was to ease symptoms and improve…
Matched conditions: ESSENTIAL TREMOR
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Encora, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:53 UTC
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Scientists peek inside the brain to uncover tremor secrets
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at brain signals in 21 people with essential tremor or Parkinson's disease during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. Researchers placed temporary recording strips on the brain's surface to measure electrical activity. The goal was to better understand how tre…
Matched conditions: ESSENTIAL TREMOR
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 09:17 UTC
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Scientists peer into the brain to unlock tremor mysteries
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to learn more about why people have tremors by observing brain activity and movement in 85 adults with tremor conditions like Parkinson's disease or essential tremor, as well as healthy volunteers. Participants underwent tests such as MRI scans, brain wave record…
Matched conditions: ESSENTIAL TREMOR
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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New ultrasound method could quiet Parkinson's tremors without drugs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether ultrasound imaging can detect and measure hand tremors in people with Parkinson's disease or essential tremor. Researchers also explored using mild electrical stimulation to suppress tremors during grasping tasks. The goal was to gather data to design be…
Matched conditions: ESSENTIAL TREMOR
Phase: NA • Sponsor: North Carolina State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:23 UTC