Magnetic pulses timed to brain rhythms may quiet tremors without surgery

NCT ID NCT07574164

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) timed to a person's own tremor cycle can reduce shaking in Essential Tremor and Parkinson's disease. Twenty participants with each condition will receive TMS pulses over the motor cortex while their tremor is recorded. The goal is to see if this non-invasive approach can suppress tremor better than no stimulation, potentially offering a new option for people who cannot tolerate medications or want to avoid surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive, drug-free way to reduce tremor in Essential Tremor and Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small study (20 participants per group) testing only short-term effects. The tremor reduction may be small or not last, and the approach may not work for everyone.

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.

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Oxford Center for Integrative Neuroimaging

    RECRUITING

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom

More trials for these conditions

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