Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

Registry for patients with Essential Tremor in China

Official title: The Chinese Essential Tremor Registry

Run by Xiangya Hospital of Central South University · NCT04198246 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is creating a registry to collect information from people with Essential Tremor in China to better understand the condition and its different forms.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SponsorXiangya Hospital of Central South University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Changsha, Hunan)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2019
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2028
Study endsDecember 31, 2028
Registry record updatedDecember 13, 2019
Trial IDNCT04198246 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with Essential Tremor according to established classification criteria.

Probably not a fit

Patients who lack the capacity to consent to participate in the project will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The Chinese Essential Tremor Registry (CETR) aims to create a comprehensive database of patients diagnosed with Essential Tremor (ET) in China. This observational study will collect longitudinal data on clinical features, genetic factors, and environmental influences related to ET. By defining ET as a syndrome with various potential causes, the study seeks to enhance understanding of its pathophysiology and natural history. The goal is to identify key milestones in disease progression and improve the characterization of different ET subtypes within the Chinese population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved understanding and management of Essential Tremor, ultimately benefiting patients through better-targeted treatments.

How similar studies have gone: While the approach of creating a registry for Essential Tremor is not novel, it has the potential to yield valuable insights, as similar studies have successfully contributed to understanding other movement disorders.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients diagnosed with ET by the Consensus Statement on the Classification of Tremors,From the Task Force on Tremor of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Lack of capacity to consent to participate in the project.

Where it's running

  • Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
    Changsha, Hunan, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.