RecruitingNCT01734122

Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Essential Tremor and Parkinsonian Tremor


Sponsor

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Feb 21, 2013

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the changes in quality of life and degree of tremor for patients with essential tremor or Parkinsonian tremor who are treated by stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). This is a questionnaire-based study. Please see Detailed Description below for more information.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether a non-invasive radiation treatment called stereotactic radiosurgery (a highly precise, one-time beam of radiation aimed at the brain) can safely and effectively reduce severe tremors in people with essential tremor or Parkinson's tremor that cannot be controlled with medication alone. **You may be eligible if...** - A neurologist has confirmed you have essential tremor or Parkinson's tremor that medications have not adequately controlled - You prefer radiation treatment over brain surgery or a surgically implanted device (deep brain stimulation) - You are at least 18 years old **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have had previous radiation to the part of the brain being targeted - You cannot have an MRI scan of the brain - You have already had surgical tremor treatment on the same side of the brain - Your estimated life expectancy is less than 1 year Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERQuestionnaires / Observational Assessments

Includes QUEST, PDQ-39, FTM, and Neuropsych evaluation


Locations(1)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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