Unilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for moderate to severe tremor in Parkinson’s disease

Recommendation ID: IPG606/1
Question: Further research on unilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for moderate to severe tremor in Parkinson's disease, which could include randomised controlled trials, should address patient selection and report on long-term follow-up.
Any explanatory notes (if applicable): Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of unilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for moderate to severe tremor in Parkinson's disease is inadequate in quantity and quality. Therefore, this procedure should only be used in the context of research.

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Comes from guidance: Unilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for moderate to severe tremor in Parkinson’s disease
Number: IPG606
Date issued: February 2018

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research?	No
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?	No
Last Reviewed	28/02/2018