Can home brain recordings Fine-Tune deep brain stimulation for tremor?

NCT ID NCT05671848

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Summary

This study investigates whether brain signals can be recorded at home in people with essential tremor who have a deep brain stimulation (DBS) device. The goal is to see if these recordings are clear enough to understand how the brain responds to stimulation during rest and movement. Participants will have their brain activity recorded weekly over several months, with the stimulation turned on and off. The findings could help doctors personalize DBS settings for better tremor control.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Recordings of thalamic activity
What this could lead to: If successful, this could improve how deep brain stimulation is tuned for essential tremor, potentially leading to more personalized and effective therapy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study focused on signal quality, not treatment outcomes. It may not lead to immediate clinical changes, and the recordings might not be reliable enough.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

essential tremor

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ESSENTIAL TREMOR

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU de Bordeaux

Bordeaux, 33076, France

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