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Essential tremor
MONDO:0003233A relatively common disorder characterized by a fairly specific pattern of tremors which are most prominent in the upper extremities and neck, inducing titubations of the head. The tremor is usually mild, but when severe may be disabling. An autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance may occur in some families (i.e., familial tremor). (Mov Disord 1988;13(1):5-10)
Also known as: essential hereditary tremor, tremor, hereditary essential
114 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 102 tagged with Essential tremor itself.
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New radiation technique aims to calm tremors without surgery
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested a new way to treat hand tremors caused by essential tremor or Parkinson's disease using a linear accelerator, a common radiation machine. Instead of one large dose, the radiation was given in three smaller sessions to protect healthy brain tissue. The goal was t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Scientists probe Brain's consciousness switch during anesthesia
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at how anesthesia changes brain activity in people with Parkinson's disease or essential tremor who were already scheduled for deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. Researchers recorded brain signals during a short period of anesthesia to understand which circui…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC