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NCT02641366 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Electromagnetic Tracking to Measure Tremor

A clinical trial of Tremor, sponsored by University of Florida.

Completed
Registry status
20
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT02641366 is a study of Tremor that has completed, run by University of Florida. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, below the 586-participant average among 10 other Tremor trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT02641366, a study of Tremor, has completed, sponsored by University of Florida.

COMPLETED
Registry status
20 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is an effective treatment option for individuals with debilitating tremors that do not respond to medical therapy. However, severe tremors, particularly those that develop after central nervous system insult or from multiple sclerosis, can be comprised of several underlying components that represent dysfunction within distinct brain circuits. Some of these dysfunctional brain circuits can be successfully treated with DBS while others respond poorly DBS therapy. For severe tremors, it can be very difficult to discriminate between the underlying components of a patient movement disorder and is exclusively dependent upon clinical expertise. Even with extensive clinical experience, it is difficult to reliably predict the results of DBS therapy for patients suffering from severe, debilitating tremor. In an attempt to gain more knowledge, an electromagnetic tracking system will be used which can precisely measure the position of a patient's upper extremity in space during routine neurologic examination. The goal is to use this tool to quantitatively identify various components of severe tremor, which can be discriminated based on oscillatory frequency and regularity of tremor amplitude. The purpose of this research study is to better understand the nature of complex, severe tremors by carefully measuring movement of the upper extremities with sensors during simple tasks. The goal is to break down complicated tremors into their components and then determine which components will respond to deep brain stimulation.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DEVICE Electromagnetic tracking
  • PROCEDURE Tremor kinetics after DBS
  • PROCEDURE Tremor kinetics before and after DBS

Study Locations (1)

Florida

  • Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration - Gainesville

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 20 participants
Start Date 2016-01
Est. Completion 2016-12

Sponsor

University of Florida

1,106 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02641366

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02641366 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 586-participant average among 10 other Tremor trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Florida, which has 1,106 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Tremor appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Electromagnetic tracking is the first listed.

NCT02641366 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02641366 about?

NCT02641366 is a clinical study titled "Electromagnetic Tracking to Measure Tremor". Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is an effective treatment option for individuals with debilitating tremors that do not respond to medical therapy. However, severe tremors, particularly those that develop after central nervous system insult or from multiple sclerosis, can be comprised of several underly...

What is the current status of trial NCT02641366?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2016-01. Estimated completion is 2016-12.

What conditions does trial NCT02641366 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Tremor.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02641366?

The interventions under investigation include: Electromagnetic tracking (DEVICE), Tremor kinetics after DBS (PROCEDURE), Tremor kinetics before and after DBS (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02641366?

This trial is sponsored by University of Florida, which has 1,106 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02641366 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Florida. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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