Botox for shaky heads? new study tests the idea
NCT ID NCT02555982
First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study tested whether botulinum toxin (Botox) injections can reduce head shaking in people with essential head tremor. 120 adults received either Botox or a placebo injection. The goal was to see if the treatment improved tremor and quality of life. Results may offer a new option for those whose head tremor does not respond to standard medications.
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Locations
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AP-HP
Paris, France
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CH Narbonne
Narbonne, France
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CHU d'Amiens
Amiens, France
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CHU de Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France
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CHU de Poitiers
Poitiers, France
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CHU de Toulouse
Toulouse, France
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Centre Hospitalier Pays D'Aix
Aix-en-Provence, France
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Fondation Rothschild
Paris, France
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Hopital Lariboisière
Paris, France
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Hôpital Caremeau
Nîmes, France
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Hôpital Haut-Levêque
Bordeaux, France
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Hôpital Jean Minjoz
Besançon, France
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Hôpital R Salendro
Lille, France
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Hôpital de Hautepierre
Strasbourg, France
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Hôpital de la Timone
Marseille, France
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Hôpital neurologique
Lyon, France
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Hôptal Avicenne de Bobigny
Paris, France
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