Virtual reality tested as a tool to study hand tremors

NCT ID NCT06393439

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Medical University of Graz Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study is testing whether virtual reality motor tasks can help understand functional tremor, a type of movement disorder. Researchers will measure reaction time and brain activity in 48 people with functional tremor, essential tremor, or healthy controls. The goal is to see how virtual hand movements affect tremor and brain signals.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help understand how virtual reality might be used to assess or manage functional tremor.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early pilot study with only 48 participants. It is not testing a treatment, so it may not lead to any direct clinical benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

conversion disorder essential tremor Tremor

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Medical University of Graz, Department of Neurology
RECRUITING

Graz, 8010, Austria

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