Sound waves aimed at brain may quiet shaky hands
NCT ID NCT07508696
First seen Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tests whether focused ultrasound, aimed at a part of the brain called the dentate nucleus, can reduce tremor in people with essential tremor. First, 30 healthy volunteers will help find the best ultrasound settings. Then, 30 essential tremor patients will receive the optimized ultrasound to see if it lessens their shaking. The goal is to understand how ultrasound affects tremor and brain activity.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
focused ultrasound
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive, drug-free way to temporarily ease tremor symptoms in essential tremor patients.
What could go wrong
This is an 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.
Conditions
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