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Ventrointermediate Nucleus (VIM DBS) and Working Memory

NCT ID: NCT00906412

Last Updated: 2016-11-10

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

10 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2006-09-30

Study Completion Date

2016-11-30

Brief Summary

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This is part of a larger study for which participants have already completed memory and thinking tests. In this study, investigators are trying to learn how deep-brain stimulation affects memory skills in essential tremor (ET) patients. We are especially trying to figure out how stimulation on each side of the brain may affect working memory.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Essential Tremor

Keywords

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Essential Tremor

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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ET Group

Total of 25 participants with ET

No interventions assigned to this group

Controls

25 controls without ET

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

ET PATIENTS:

* Clinical diagnosis of essential tremor affecting the upper extremities.
* Previous unilateral or bilateral DBS of the VIM
* Ages 40 -70
* A useable pre-surgical MR scan

CONTROLS:

* Spouse or acquaintance of enrolled patient participant
* Ages 40 - 70

Exclusion Criteria

ET PATIENTS:

* Clinical evidence of other neurological conditions
* Significant psychiatric condition

CONTROLS:

* Clinical evidence of other neurological conditions
* Significant psychiatric condition
Minimum Eligible Age

40 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Washington University School of Medicine

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Hershey Tamara, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Washington University School of Medicine

Locations

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Washington University School of Medicine

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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06-0732

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id