Ventrointermediate Nucleus (VIM DBS) and Working Memory

Completed

Conditions studied: Essential Tremor

In brief

This is part of a larger study for which participants have already completed memory and thinking tests. In this study, investigators are trying to learn how deep-brain stimulation affects memory skills in essential tremor (ET) patients. We are especially trying to figure out how stimulation on each side of the brain may affect working memory.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00906412

Run by

Washington University School of Medicine

People needed

10

Starts

2006-09-01

Expected to finish

2016-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-11-10

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• ET PATIENTS:
• Clinical diagnosis of essential tremor affecting the upper extremities.
• Previous unilateral or bilateral DBS of the VIM
• Ages 40 -70
• A useable pre-surgical MR scan
• CONTROLS:
• Spouse or acquaintance of enrolled patient participant
• Ages 40 - 70

You may not qualify if…

• ET PATIENTS:
• Clinical evidence of other neurological conditions
• Significant psychiatric condition
• CONTROLS:
• Clinical evidence of other neurological conditions
• Significant psychiatric condition

Where it is running

• Washington University School of Medicine — St Louis, Missouri, United States

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