Scientists watch tremors up close to unlock brain secrets
NCT ID NCT03027310
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looked at 85 people with tremor conditions like Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia, plus healthy volunteers. Researchers used tests like brain scans, electrical recordings, and movement tasks to learn how the brain controls movement and what goes wrong in tremor. No new treatment was tested; the goal was to gather knowledge and train specialists.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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