Ventrointermediate Nucleus (VIM DBS) and Working Memory

VIM DBS and Working Memory

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00906412

Acronym

WMVIM

Enrollment

Registered

2009-05-21

Start date

2006-09-30

Completion date

2016-11-30

Last updated

2016-11-10

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Conditions

Essential Tremor

Keywords

Essential Tremor

Brief summary

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.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

CASE_CONTROL

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

40 Years to 70 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

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

Countries

United States

Outcome results