The Development of a System for the Measurement of Tremor

Launched by THE BIONICS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA · Apr 24, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on creating a new system to measure tremors in people with Essential Tremor, a condition that causes uncontrollable shaking. Researchers want to see if they can use Virtual Reality (VR) to help identify people with Essential Tremor compared to those without it, and to see if they can accurately measure the severity of the tremors and any associated movement issues like dystonia. Participants will wear special equipment and perform a series of standard movements, both in and out of the VR setting, with the whole assessment taking about an hour.

To participate in this study, individuals need to be between 18 and 80 years old and must be able to understand and agree to take part in the trial. Those with Essential Tremor or a related condition can join, but people with other types of tremors or neurological disorders will not be eligible. The trial is currently recruiting participants of all genders, and it’s a great opportunity for those affected by Essential Tremor to contribute to important research that could improve how this condition is evaluated and treated.

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All

Eligibility criteria

• Control participants:
• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Aged 18 to 80 years
• • Able to provide informed consent for self
• • Able to comply with all study procedures
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Any neurological disorder
• • Any other non-neurological cause of tremor e.g. medication induced
• Essential tremor participants:
• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Aged 18 to 80 years
• • Able to provide informed consent for self
• • Clinical diagnosis of ET or ET plus syndrome
• • Able to comply with all study procedures
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Tremor other than ET (e.g. parkinsonian, functional tremor)
• • Presence of other movement disorder
• • For DBS participants: unwilling or unable to turn off and on their own stimulator for the duration of the study.