This study is comparing two ways to program your Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) device for Essential Tremor (ET): standard clinical programming versus image-guided programming. The goal is to see which method is better at reducing tremor and making patients more satisfied. You might be able to join if you are between 21 and 85 years old, have ET, and already have a Boston Scientific DBS device implanted in the VIM thalamus (a part of the brain). The main way success will be measured is by how much your tremor severity (how strong your tremor is) improves after one month, using a device called an accelerometer. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status and plans to enroll 20 participants.

Study design

This interventional study will compare two different programming methods for DBS in 20 participants with Essential Tremor.

What's involved

You will have an initial visit where your DBS device is temporarily turned off for baseline assessments. You will then experience both programming settings, with tremor assessments for each, and then use one setting for a week, switch to the other for a week, and then choose your preferred setting for two more weeks.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Tremor severity will be measured at 1 Month after the initial visit.

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