Scientists peek inside the brain during tremor surgery
NCT ID NCT02712515
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at brain signals in 21 people with essential tremor or Parkinson's disease during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. Researchers placed temporary recording strips on the brain's surface to capture electrical activity. The goal was to learn how DBS calms the tremor-causing network in the brain, not to test a new treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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21 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2016
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Neurosurgical patient populations with essential tremor (main cohort) and Parkinson's disease (control cohort)
- Ages
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21 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Neurosurgical patient populations with essential tremor (main cohort) and Parkinson's disease (control cohort) Exclusion Criteria: * Non surgical candidates
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, 32611, United States
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