Sound waves target Parkinson's tremors in early trial
NCT ID NCT02246374
First seen Apr 22, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a new way to treat movement problems in people with advanced Parkinson's disease. It used focused ultrasound to create a small lesion in a brain area that controls movement. The main goal was to see if the procedure is safe, with only 7 participants enrolled. The study did not aim to cure Parkinson's, but to help control symptoms that medication could not manage.
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States
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