Sound waves aimed at brain may quiet shaky hands

NCT ID NCT07508696

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: KU Leuven Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a precise beam of ultrasound directed at a small part of the brain (the dentate nucleus) can reduce tremor. First, 30 healthy volunteers will have their hand tremor measured during ultrasound to find the best settings. Then, 30 people with essential tremor will receive the same ultrasound to see if it calms their shaking. The goal is to see if this non-invasive approach can temporarily ease tremor without surgery or drugs.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: focused ultrasound device (NeuroFUS Pro)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive, drug-free way to temporarily ease essential tremor symptoms.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small study (60 people total) testing short-term effects only. It may not lead to a lasting treatment, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

essential tremor movement disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ESSENTIAL TREMOR

Contacts and locations

Locations

BrainsHub

Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, 3000, Belgium

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