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Bilateral Treatment of Medication Refractory Essential Tremor
NCT04112381 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to see if the MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) thalamotomy procedure can be performed on both sides of the brain safely and effectively to reduce bilateral tremor.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Exablate Model 4000 Type 1.0/1.1
Study Locations (7)
California
- Stanford University, School of Medicine — Stanford
Maryland
- University of Maryland — Baltimore
New York
- Weill Cornell Medicine — New York
Ohio
- The Ohio State University - Wexner Medical Center — Columbus
Pennsylvania
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia
Virginia
- University of Virginia — Charlottesville
West Virginia
- West Virginia University — Morgantown
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 51 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-06-30 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-06 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04112381
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04112381 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 51 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is InSightec, which has 76 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Essential Tremor appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Exablate Model 4000 Type 1.0/1.1 is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04112381 reports 7 study locations spanning 7 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include California, Maryland, New York. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04112381 about?
NCT04112381 is a clinical study titled "Bilateral Treatment of Medication Refractory Essential Tremor". The purpose of this study is to see if the MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) thalamotomy procedure can be performed on both sides of the brain safely and effectively to reduce bilateral tremor.
What is the current status of trial NCT04112381?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 51 participants. The study started on 2020-06-30. Estimated completion is 2026-06.
What conditions does trial NCT04112381 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Essential Tremor. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04112381?
The interventions under investigation include: Exablate Model 4000 Type 1.0/1.1 (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04112381?
This trial is sponsored by InSightec, which has 76 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04112381 being conducted?
This trial has 7 study locations across California, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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