Assessing the effectiveness of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) of the cerebellum in treatment of essential tremor.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Essential Tremor.; Essential Tremor; G25.0

• Registration Number: IRCT2015100824428N1
• Lead Sponsor: Research Vice Chancellor of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Having a diagnosis of essential tremor (ET) based on Movement Disorder Society criteria
Involvement of at least one hand
Cognitively eligible to give informed consent of participation in the trial
18 years or above

Exclusion Criteria

Cardiac pace-maker or other implanted magnetic device or having other contraindications of performing a routine non-contrast MRI
Skin defect at the occipital area preventing placement of a coil
Currently pregnant or plan for pregnancy in the next 6 months
History of seizure
Other comorbid medical conditions capable of producing or enhancing tremor
Advanced cardiac, renal, hepatic or other disabling conditions making patient physical unable to participate in examination and receiving the intervention
Use of new medications with potential effect on tremor

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Tremor severity. Timepoint: At the baseline and on days 5, 12, 30 after each real or sham treatment session. Method of measurement: Fahn-Tolosa-Marin scale.