Essential Tremor Clinical Trial
Official title:
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation of the Motor Cortex in Essential Tremor : A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
The current research is aimed at using Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) as
complementary therapeutic tool in the treatment of essential tremor. Patients will be
randomized into two groups (tDCS-cathode vs. tDCS-sham) according to detailed protocol. Main
outcome will be measured by the change in tremor amplitude using an accelerometer pre and
post cathodal tDCS of the motor cortex.
A total of 40 patients ought to be enrolled as specified in methodology. Secondary outcomes
will assess TRG essential tremor rating assessment scale (TETRAS) as well as clinical
monitoring.
Status | Recruiting |
Enrollment | 40 |
Est. completion date | October 2021 |
Est. primary completion date | June 2021 |
Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
Gender | All |
Age group | 18 Years and older |
Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - Patients who fulfil the 2017 Movement society concusses statement criteria for essential tremor Exclusion Criteria: - Isolated focal tremor (voice, head) - Orthostatic tremor with a frequency of more than 12 Hz - Task and position specific tremor - Sudden onset and stepwise deterioration of tremor - History of substance abuse or dependence in the past - Co-morbid medical conditions capable of producing or enhancing tremors - Use of a medication with potential effect on tremor - History of neurological disorders, brain tumors, brain surgery or abnormal neurological examination - Epileptic disorders - Cardiac pacemakers - Metallic hardware in the head or scalp (surgical clips) - Eczema or skin abrasion at the intended site of stimulation - Currently pregnant or plan for pregnancy in the next 6 months - Patients with prior experience with tDCS - Major psychosocial problems or medical problems rendering informed consent impossible |
Country | Name | City | State |
---|---|---|---|
Lebanon | LAUMCRH | Beirut |
Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
---|---|
Lebanese American University |
Lebanon,
Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
---|---|---|---|---|
Primary | Tremor amplitude | Change in tremor amplitude using an accelerometer pre and post cathodal tDCS of the motor cortex. | 5 days | |
Secondary | Functional impact of tremor | Assess change from baseline of the functional impact of tremor using the TETRAS scale | 19 days |
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