Patients With Essential Tremor Report High Levels of Dissatisfaction With Treatment Options

A study analyzing patient motivations for advanced treatment of essential tremor (ET) and tremor-dominant Parkinson disease (TDPD) revealed that most patients are dissatisfied with medication options to treat their condition. Focused ultrasound (FUS), an incision-free, minimally invasive treatment for ET, was well-considered by patients; however, barriers to pursuing this advanced treatment included tremor severity and unwillingness to travel to a treatment site.¹