Cure My Disease

Don't miss your cure!

 Log in / Sign up

Sound waves to stop shaking? early trial tests gentle brain ultrasound for tremor

NCT ID NCT07599592

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This early-phase study tests whether low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) can safely reduce tremors in people with essential tremor. Twenty adults will receive six non-invasive ultrasound sessions targeting a small brain area involved in movement. Researchers will measure tremor severity using motion trackers and rating scales before and after treatment, with follow-ups up to three months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive, drug-free way to reduce hand shaking in essential tremor without surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small pilot study with only 20 people. It is designed mainly to check safety and feasibility, so it may not show clear benefit or lead to a treatment.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for ESSENTIAL TREMOR are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

essential tremor movement disorder Tremor

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ESSENTIAL TREMOR

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior

    RECRUITING

    Los Angeles, California, 90024, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact

    Contact

    Contact

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.