3-D Tractography FUS Ablation for Essential Tremor

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Essential Tremor
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
22 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
24 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · Other
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About This Trial
The investigators propose to advance Vim-FUSA (Ventral Intermediate Nucleus - Focused Ultrasound Ablation) with the support of 3-D tractography, a neuroimaging technique to visually represent nerve tracts within the brain. The investigators hypothesize that 3-D tractography Vim-FUSA will improve the Vim ablation compared to standard Vim-FUSA and prove safe and feasible in the clinical setting. The…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of moderate to severe ET agreed upon by at least two movement disorder trained physicians * Symptoms refractory to at least two medications * Stable medication regimen for at least 4 weeks prior to screening * Willing and able to participate in all follow-up visits *…
Contacts

Vibhor Krishna, MD

+1(919)-445-2410

vibhor_krishna@med.unc.edu

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Victoria Scott

919-966-0864

Victoria_Scott@med.unc.edu

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