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
Inclusion Criteria3
- Must be certified by a neurologist as having essential tremor or Parkinsonian tremor that is insufficiently controlled by medication alone.
- Preference to receive radiation treatment for tremor treatment, rather than surgical DBS implantation or surgical thalamotomy
- At least 18 years old
Exclusion Criteria4
- Contraindications to cranial radiation (such as prior radiation to the thalamus)
- Inability to have a MRI of the brain
- Prior surgical thalamotomy treatment (but contralateral deep brain stimulator \[DBS\] is permitted)
- Estimated life expectancy less than 1 year
Interventions
OTHERQuestionnaires / Observational Assessments
Includes QUEST, PDQ-39, FTM, and Neuropsych evaluation
Locations(1)
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NCT01734122
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