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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Changsha, Hunan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2019 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | December 13, 2019 |
| Trial ID | NCT04198246 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
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Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Changsha, Hunan, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Qiying Sun, Ph.D
- Email: sunqiying2015@163.com
- Phone: +8615874907260
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.