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Registry of Deep Brain Stimulation for Essential Tremor

Official title: Boston Scientific Registry of Deep Brain Stimulations for Treatment of Essential Tremor (ET):ET Registry

Run by Boston Scientific Corporation · NCT04032470 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting information from people with Essential Tremor who are using a specific brain stimulation device to see how well it works in real life.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorBoston Scientific Corporation
Industry-sponsored
Locations20 sites (Innsbruck and 19 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 23, 2019
Main results expectedDecember 2039
Study endsDecember 2039
Registry record updatedOctober 13, 2026
Trial IDNCT04032470 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who meet the criteria for DBS treatment as outlined in the Directions for Use.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have contraindications as specified in the Directions for Use 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

This observational study aims to compile real-world outcomes of Boston Scientific's Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) systems used for treating Essential Tremor. By collecting data on patient characteristics and treatment results, the study seeks to enhance the existing evidence base for DBS in this condition. Participants will be monitored according to the Directions for Use established by the manufacturer, ensuring adherence to safety and efficacy protocols.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of DBS for patients with Essential Tremor, potentially leading to improved treatment strategies.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with Deep Brain Stimulation for Essential Tremor, indicating that this approach is supported by existing evidence.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Meets criteria established in the locally applicable Directions for Use (DFU) for Essential Tremor
* Is at least 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

* Meets any contraindication in locally applicable Directions for Use

Where it's running

  • A.o. LKH Univ.-Kliniken Innsbruck
    Innsbruck, Austria     Recruiting
  • AZ Sint-Lucas
    Ghent, Belgium     Recruiting
  • UZ Gasthuisberg
    Leuven, Belgium     Recruiting
  • AZ Delta
    Roeselare, Belgium     Recruiting
  • Vancouver General Hospital
    Vancouver, Canada     Recruiting
  • Uniklinik Koln
    Cologne, Germany     Recruiting
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  • Universitaetsklinikum Dusseldorf
    Düsseldorf, Germany     Recruiting
  • Universitaetsklinikum Essen
    Essen, Germany     Recruiting
  • Universitatsklinikum Campus Kiel
    Kiel, Germany     Recruiting
  • Universitaetsklinikum Giessen und Marburg GmbH
    Marburg, Germany     Recruiting
  • Evangelisches Krankenhaus Oldenburg
    Oldenburg, Germany     Recruiting
  • Universitaetsklinikum Wuerzburg
    Würzburg, Germany     Recruiting
  • Medical School of University PECS
    Pécs, Hungary     Recruiting
  • CHU Sao Joao
    Porto, Portugal     Recruiting
  • Samsung Medical Center
    Seoul, South Korea     Recruiting
  • Yonsei University Severance Hospital
    Seoul, South Korea     Recruiting
  • Hospital De Bellvitge
    Barcelona, Spain     Recruiting
  • Hospital General De Asturias
    Oviedo, Spain     Recruiting
  • Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli
    Rome, Italy     Withdrawn
  • Seoul ASAN Medical Center
    Seoul, South Korea     Withdrawn

Study contacts

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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.
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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.