Brain pacemaker study aims to shake up essential tremor treatment
NCT ID NCT04032470
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study is collecting information from 500 people with essential tremor who are using a Boston Scientific deep brain stimulation (DBS) system, which is already approved for use. The goal is to see how the device affects quality of life in real-world settings, not just in controlled experiments. Participants will fill out questionnaires over time to track changes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 500 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2019
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Subjects with Essential Tremor
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Meets criteria established in the locally applicable Directions for Use (DFU) for Essential Tremor * Is at least 18 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Meets any contraindication in locally applicable Directions for Use
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The study's own enquiry address
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The places running it
18 sites in 8 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Contact
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Locations
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A.o. LKH Univ.-Kliniken Innsbruck
RECRUITINGInnsbruck, Austria
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AZ Delta
RECRUITINGRoeselare, Belgium
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AZ Sint-Lucas
RECRUITINGGhent, Belgium
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CHU Sao Joao
RECRUITINGPorto, Portugal
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Evangelisches Krankenhaus Oldenburg
RECRUITINGOldenburg, Germany
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Hospital De Bellvitge
RECRUITINGBarcelona, 30326, Spain
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Hospital General De Asturias
RECRUITINGOviedo, Spain
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Medical School of University PECS
RECRUITINGPécs, Hungary
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Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli
WITHDRAWNRome, Italy
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Samsung Medical Center
RECRUITINGSeoul, South Korea
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Seoul ASAN Medical Center
WITHDRAWNSeoul, South Korea
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UZ Gasthuisberg
RECRUITINGLeuven, Belgium
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Uniklinik Koln
RECRUITINGCologne, Germany
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Universitaetsklinikum Dusseldorf
RECRUITINGDüsseldorf, Germany
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Universitaetsklinikum Essen
RECRUITINGEssen, Germany
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Universitaetsklinikum Giessen und Marburg GmbH
RECRUITINGMarburg, Germany
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Universitaetsklinikum Wuerzburg
RECRUITINGWürzburg, Germany
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Universitatsklinikum Campus Kiel
RECRUITINGKiel, Germany
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Vancouver General Hospital
RECRUITINGVancouver, Canada
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Yonsei University Severance Hospital
RECRUITINGSeoul, South Korea
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