Could a botox-like injection quiet shaky hands?
NCT ID NCT07673107
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests an investigational drug called gemibotulinumtoxinA (a type of botulinum toxin) injected into arm muscles to reduce tremor in adults with essential tremor. About 94 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo injection. Researchers will measure changes in tremor severity and daily function over 72 weeks, while monitoring for side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- gemibotulinumtoxinA (AGN-151607-DP)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this treatment could offer a new option to reduce hand tremors, making daily tasks like writing and eating easier for people with essential tremor.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase trial with a small number of participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment involves injections and may cause side effects like muscle weakness or injection-site reactions.
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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
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Charter Research - Winter Park /ID# 277875
RECRUITINGOrlando, Florida, 32803-1839, United States
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Neuro Pain Research Center /ID# 277899
RECRUITINGFresno, California, 93710, United States
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Parkinson'S Disease & Movement Disorders Center Of Boca Raton /ID# 277079
RECRUITINGBoca Raton, Florida, 33486, United States