Steven+Alison Hoober ::: donttouchme.com
Error processing SSI file
  getting information | FAQs | publications for sale | tremor questionnaire | take part | research findings
  @essential tremor.org:  publications:  Take Part in Research Studies
 
New Drug Study:

"A Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Topiramate Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Essential Tremor" – A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of topiramate versus a placebo in the alleviation of symptoms associated with essential tremor. This study offers an open-label extension study.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug, topiramate, for the treatment of essential tremor. Eligible patients are male or female, ages 18 to 80, with a diagnosis of essential tremor. There are other inclusion/exclusion criteria for this study. The duration of the study will be approximately 11 months. Monthly visits are required.

If you're interested in taking part in the study, please contact the research coordinator closest to your area:

 
Stephanie Thomas, LPN
University of Kansas
Medical Center
Department of Neurology
913-588-6921

Michele Wolff
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois
312-503-2593

Holly Delgado
University of South Florida
(813) 844-4477

Jacqueline Nash, RN
Albany Medical Center
Albany, New York
518-452-0914

Sharon Culver
Colorado Neurology
303-783-4974

Andrew D. Siderowf, M.D.
Penn Neurologic Institute
at Pennsylvania Hospital
330 S. 9th St., 2nd floor
Philadelphia, Penn. 19107-6192
Contact Mary Lloyd: 215-829-6500
 
Patty Baron, RN
Medical Neurology
Rockville, Maryland
301-694-0900, Ext 250 or 229

Michael R. Halbert
Neurological Research
Institute of Sarasota
Sarasota, Florida
941-955-5880, Ext 234

David Boggs
Research Coordinator
University of Florida/Jacksonville
904-244-9416

Kelly Dustin RN
University of Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
410-328-7817

Dr. Adrian Handforth
Veterans Affairs of
Greater Los Angeles
310-268-3294
(You do not need to be a veteran to participate)
Error processing SSI file