Sound waves aim to quiet shaky hands in new trial

NCT ID NCT07172295

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This early study tests whether gentle ultrasound waves aimed at a deep brain area can safely reduce hand tremors. It will include 12 people with Parkinson's, essential tremor, or dystonic tremor who haven't gotten enough relief from medication. The main goal is to check safety, but researchers will also measure any changes in tremor severity.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: low-intensity focused ultrasound stimulation
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive, drug-free way to ease hand tremors for people who don't respond to medication.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small safety trial with only 12 people. It may not reduce tremors effectively, and the benefits might be short-lived or not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dystonic disorder essential tremor Parkinson disease Tremor

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CONTINUOUS THETA BURST STIMULATION TRANSCRANIAL FOCUSED ULTRASOUND DYSTONIC TREMOR ESSENTIAL TREMOR PARKINSON DISEASE (PD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch
RECRUITING

Hsinchu, Hsinchu City, 300, Taiwan

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