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.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

essential tremor Parkinson disease Tremor

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Oxford Center for Integrative Neuroimaging

    RECRUITING

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom

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