Transcutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Essential Tremor

作者：William G. Ondo, Wen Lv, Xiaodong Zhu, Yongsheng Hu, Stuart Isaacson, Yuan Yuan, Alberto J. Espay, David Kreitzman, Sheng-Han Kuo, Salima Brillman, Holly A. Shill, Kelly E. Lyons, Zhi Yang, Qi Zhao, Zhen Zhang, Rajesh Pahwa · 发表于：JAMA Neurology · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.1001/jamaneurol.2025.3905 · 被引用次数：4 · 研究领域：Neurological disorders and treatments、Vagus Nerve Stimulation Research、Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders

Importance: Essential tremor (ET) is the most common form of arm tremor. Transcutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation (TPNS) can modulate the central tremor-generating network. Objective: To investigate whether an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven TPNS device is superior to a sham device in reducing ET. Design, Setting, and Participants: A randomized clinical trial was conducted from February 7 through August 9, 2024, in 12 outpatient neurology clinics in the United States and China. Participants were adults with upper-extremity tremor and a clinical diagnosis of ET, a tremor severity score of 2 or higher on 1 of the Essential Tremor Rating Assessment Scale (TETRAS) performance subscale tasks, a total performance subscale score of at least 7, and familiarity with operating a smartphone and connecting to Wi-Fi at home. They were randomized 2:1 to receive active TPNS or sham stimulation, stratified by use of ET medications and tremor severity. After the devices were fitted, the participants were instructed to use them during waking hours for 90 days. Intervention: A wearable neuromodulation device that stimulates the radial, median, and ulnar nerves and uses AI to continuously adjust stimulation settings in real time. Main Outcome and Measures: The primary outcome was change in daily activities as measured by the modified Activities of Daily Living (mADL) subscale of TETRAS at 90 days in the intention-to-treat population. Results: Of 133 screened, 125 were randomized to receiv...