Status:

COMPLETED

Optimization of VIM Targeting in Essential Tremor Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital, Bordeaux

Conditions:

Essential Tremor

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for essential tremor is based on the intermedius ventralis nucleus of the thalamus (VIM) stimulation. This structure is however very difficult to target, as it remains inv...

Detailed Description

The intermedius ventralis nucleus of the thalamus (VIM), which represents the target for deep brain stimulation (DBS) in essential tremor, still remains invisible on 1,5 tesla MRI (the only magnetic f...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Severe essential tremor despite the optimal medical management
  • Age between 18 and 75 years
  • Normal MRI scan
  • Mattis Dementia Rating Scale (MDRS) score ≥ 130
  • Affiliation to the social security
  • Signed informed consent

Exclusion

  • Depression (Beck Depression Inventory scale \> 20)
  • Contra-indication to surgery or general anesthesia
  • Cerebral atrophy on MRI scan
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 18 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 29 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

22 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03760406

Start Date

March 18 2019

End Date

August 29 2023

Last Update

February 25 2025

Active Locations (2)

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CHU de Bordeaux

Bordeaux, France, 33076

2

Hospices Civils de Lyon

Bron, France, 69500