SynthesisTremor and other hyperkinetic movements (New York, N.Y.)2019
Tremor Control Devices for Essential Tremor: A Systematic Literature Review.
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- Preventing Parkinson's disease in the context of movement disorders: a narrative review of current evidence and future directions.Neurological research and practice · 2026Review
- Current and Emerging Therapeutic Targets for Essential Tremor: A Critical Appraisal of Recent Preclinical and Clinical Studies.Movement disorders clinical practice · 2025Review
- Ultrasound Imaging Triggered Tremor Suppression With Personalized Afferent Stimulation Frequency.IEEE transactions on bio-medical engineering · 2025Article
- Shaking Up Essential Tremor: Peripheral Devices and Mechanical Strategies to Reduce Tremor.Tremor and other hyperkinetic movements (New York, N.Y.) · 2024Review
- Towards Ultrasound Imaging-based Closed-loop Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Tremor Suppression.Current opinion in biomedical engineering · 2023Article
- Classification of Kinematic and Electromyographic Signals Associated with Pathological Tremor Using Machine and Deep Learning.Entropy (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Non-invasive electrical stimulation of peripheral nerves for the management of tremor.Journal of the neurological sciences · 2022Review
- The Conundrum of Dystonia in Essential Tremor Patients: How does One Classify these Cases?Tremor and other hyperkinetic movements (New York, N.Y.) · 2022Article
- Chronic embedded cortico-thalamic closed-loop deep brain stimulation for the treatment of essential tremor.Science translational medicine · 2020Article
- Author Response to Letter to the Editor.Tremor and other hyperkinetic movements (New York, N.Y.) · 2020Article
- The Validation of Tremor-Cancelling Technologies Needs a Multidisciplinary Consensus Statement.Tremor and other hyperkinetic movements (New York, N.Y.) · 2020Article
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Abstract
Background: There is a growing interest in nonpharmacological approaches for essential tremor (ET), including tremor cancelation devices. However, the true efficacy of such devices in ET remains unclear. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted using standardized criteria regarding efficacy and comfortability. Devices focused on design or experimental testing in which tremor was simulated in a robot were excluded. Results: Out of 324 articles initially identified, 12 articles were included. Orthoses using biomechanical loading and neuromodulation with electrical stimulation, and external tremor cancelation devices, were the main interventions used to suppress tremor. All devices were designed to control tremor of the upper limbs at different anatomical locations. Overall, an average tremor attenuation of 50-98% was reported (level of evidence III). Interference with voluntary movements and portability was described as the main drawback. Discussion: In conclusion, this review highlights the growing interest in emerging tremor control devices and the importance of assessing comfort without affecting voluntary movements. However, the level of evidence regarding the efficacy of these tremor control devices remains low. An integrated multidisciplinary combination approach of engineering, robotics, physiology, physiotherapy, and clinical assessment is needed to improve the quality of non-pharmacological interventions for ET.
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