Zap away tremors: new radiation technique offers hope for patients unsuitable for surgery

NCT ID NCT03305588

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a precise, non-invasive radiation treatment (frameless virtual cone radiosurgery) to reduce severe tremors in people with essential tremor or Parkinson's disease who cannot have deep brain stimulation. About 40 participants will receive a single focused dose of radiation to a small part of the brain. The goal is to see if this safely improves tremor and daily function.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

essential tremor Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Hazelrig-Salter Radiation Oncology Center

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35249, United States