Clinical trials: Benign Essential Blepharospasm
Focal Dystonia
A Study of Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (AH8) in Treatment of Blepharospasm
Background: Blepharospasm is caused by excessive contraction of the muscles that close the eye. It can be treated with injections of botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT), which works by weakening those muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT00942851
- Testing
- Acetyl-Hexapeptide Topical Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Blepharospasm
Brain Changes in Blepharospasm
This study will examine the role of certain areas of the brain in blepharospasm, a type of dystonia (abnormality of movement and muscle tone) that causes unwanted or uncontrollable blinking or closing of the eyelids.
- Trial name
- NCT00500799
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Blepharospasm
Photic Blink Reflex in People With Blepharospasm and Increased Blinking
Background: Some people who have increased blinking may later develop blepharospasm. Blepharospasm is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary closing of the eyes.
- Trial name
- NCT03263000
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Cervical Dystonia, Blepharospasm
Trial Evaluating Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA) for Cervical Dystonia or Blepharospasm in the United States
This is a prospective, observational trial evaluating the "real world" use of Xeomin®(incobotulinumtoxinA). Physicians may enroll patients who are eligible to be treated with a botulinum toxin for cervical dystonia or…
- Trial name
- XCiDaBLE (NCT01287247)
- Testing
- Xeomin®
- Where
- 70 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 688 people
- Sponsor
- Merz North America, Inc.
Focal Dystonia
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 for Blepharospasm
Background: Blepharospasm is caused by excessive contraction of the muscles that close the eye. One treatment is botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT), which works by weakening those muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT01750346
- Testing
- Topical acetyl hexapeptide-8
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Ptosis, Eyelid
Efficacy of Aurosling in Frontalis Sling Suspension Surgery
To Study the Efficacy of Aurosling as a suspension material in Frontalis suspension surgery in ptosis
- Trial name
- NCT00753831
- Testing
- Aurosling
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Aurolab
Blepharospasm of Both Eyelids, Blepharospasm of Left Eyelid
DaxibotulinumtoxinA for Blepharospasm
This study aims to provide real-world information about the duration, safety, and overall benefit of DaxibotulinumtoxinA (also called DAXI) treatment for adults living with blepharospasm (BSP), a condition that causes…
- Conditions
- Blepharospasm of Both Eyelids, Blepharospasm of Left Eyelid, Blepharospasm of Right Eyelid, Blepharospasm, Benign Essential
- Trial name
- BLEXI (NCT07489430)
- Testing
- Botulinum Neurotoxin Type A
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Dystonia
Deep Brain Stimulation in Patients With Dystonia
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN)for primary dystonia.
- Trial name
- STN DBS (NCT00773604)
- Testing
- Medtronic implantable deep brain stimulation (DBS) system
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Meige Syndrome, Meigs Syndrome
A Comparative Study of GPI's DBS and Pallidotomy in the Treatment of Meige Syndrome
In this study, we will compare the degree of postoperative symptom improvement, postoperative complication rate, postoperative quality of life improvement degree of patients with Meige syndrome undergoing pallidotomy (unilateral…
- Conditions
- Meige Syndrome, Meigs Syndrome, Meige Disease, Meig Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT04618887
- Testing
- pallidotomy, deep brain stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University People's Hospital
Blepharospasm, Torticollis
MDs on Botox Utility (MOBILITY)
The MOBILITY Project is a prospective, non-randomized, observational, multi-centre evaluation of Health Utility via the SF-12® Health Survey Scores and the SF-6D in patients receiving BOTOX® for therapeutic use.
- Conditions
- Blepharospasm, Torticollis, Strabismus, Muscle Spasticity
- Trial name
- NCT00535938
- Testing
- botulinum toxin type A
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,372 people
- Sponsor
- Allergan
Blepharospasm, Focal Dystonia
Brain Stimulation to Treat Blepharospasm or Meige Syndrome
This research study will examine whether magnetic or electrical stimulation of the brain can improve the involuntary closure of the eyelids in patients with blepharospasm or Meige syndrome; conditions that belong to a group of…
- Trial name
- NCT00411255
- Testing
- repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Blepharospasm, Dystonia
Mexiletine for the Treatment of Focal Dystonia
Dystonia refers to a condition characterized by involuntary muscle contractions that may cause pain, abnormal posture, or abnormal movements.
- Conditions
- Blepharospasm, Dystonia, Spasm
- Trial name
- NCT00001784
- Testing
- Mexiletine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Blepharospasm, Blepharospasm, Benign Essential
Effect of Non-psychoactive Cannabidiol as an Adjunct to Botulinum Toxin in Blepharospasm
The planned study is a prospective analysis of non-psychoactive Cannabidiol (without THC) as an adjunctive therapy for blepharospasm in a masked double cross-over study.
- Conditions
- Blepharospasm, Blepharospasm, Benign Essential, CBD
- Trial name
- NCT04423341
- Testing
- Cannabidiol Oral Solution [Epidiolex]
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Silkiss Eye Surgery
Blepharospasm
Study of a Single Administration of 3 Doses of Dysport® for the Treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of 3 doses of Dysport® with placebo by assessing functional disability in blepharospasm.
- Trial name
- NCT00234507
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin type A
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Ipsen
Dystonia
Neurophysiological Markers in Patients With Craniofacial Dystonia and Their Relatives
This study will use a technique called blink reflex to study and compare how the brain controls muscle movement in patients with craniofacial dystonia, their first-degree relatives, and healthy, normal volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT00082615
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Blepharospasm
IncobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin) Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Blepharospasm
Patients received one injection with incobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin) or placebo at baseline. Thereafter, all patients who entered the Open-Label Extension Period (OLEX) received up to five injection sessions of incobotulinumtoxinA…
- Trial name
- NCT00406367
- Testing
- incobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH
Blepharospasm
Comparison of Different Botulinum Toxin A Injection Patterns in the Treatment of Blepharospasm
To evaluate the efficacy of different botulinum toxin A injection patterns in treating benign essential blepharospasm and to compare their influence on condition of eye surface .
- Trial name
- NCT02327728
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin A injection (5 sites: 12.5U), Botulinum toxin A injection (4 sites: 10U), Botulinum toxin A 12.5U
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- YangHui
Bilateral Blepharospasm (BEB)
Efficacy and Safety Study of Botulinum Toxin Type A Against Placebo to Treat Abnormal Contraction or Twitch of the Eyelid
This phase 3 study will serve to collect efficacy and safety data of two different doses of NT 201 in subjects suffering from Bilateral Blepharospasm (BEB) who are BTX treatment-naïve.
- Trial name
- NCT01896895
- Testing
- IncobulinumtoxinA (Xeomin), 25 Units, IncobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin), 12.5 Units, IncobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin), 35 Units
- Where
- 11 sites in Greece, Malaysia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH
Blepharospasm
Blepharospasm Short Interval
The objective of this Phase II study is to show that pre-treated patients with BEB with the need of shortened injection intervals achieve an improved and stable quality of life level if they receive repeated NT 201 injections at…
- Trial name
- NCT00507637
- Testing
- NT 201
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH
Epilepsy, Neuropathy
HLA Screening in Reducing the Risk of Antiepileptic Drug-induced Cutaneous Adverse Reactions
Cutaneous adverse drug reactions (cADRs) include mild maculopapular exanthema (MPE) and severe cutaneous reactions such as hypersensitivity syndrome, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN).
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Neuropathy, Psychiatric Illness, Blepharospasm
- Trial name
- NCT03184597
- Testing
- HLA screening before commencing aromatic AEDs
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University