Clinical trials: Dystonia, open to volunteers
Cervical Dystonia
Theta Burst Transcranial Focused Ultrasound as a Novel Treatment for Cervical Dystonia
This study is a single-blinded, randomized control study that aims to recruit 48 participants. Participants will be "randomized" into one of the study arms of the study: active stimulation to GPi, active stimulation to DN, or…
- Trial name
- NCT07690514
- Testing
- LIFUS - GPi Active, LIFUS - DN Active
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Robert Chen
Laryngeal Dystonia, Spasmodic Dysphonia
Understanding Disorder-specific Neural Pathophysiology in Laryngeal Dystonia and Voice Tremor
The researchers will examine functional neural correlates that differentiate between laryngeal dystonia and voice tremor and contribute to disorder-specific pathophysiology using a cross-disciplinary approach of multimodal brain…
- Conditions
- Laryngeal Dystonia, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Tremor
- Trial name
- NCT05216770
- Testing
- Brain imaging, Laryngeal sensory block with topical bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 165 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Aneurysms, Arteriovenous Malformations
Neurosurgical Outcome Network
The evaluation of neurosurgical outcomes varies from center to center, and the predictive factors that determine these outcomes are not fully known or shared.
- Conditions
- Aneurysms, Arteriovenous Malformations, Cavernomas, Skull Base Tumors
- Trial name
- NEON (NCT06724029)
- Where
- 27 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 4,500 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta
Dystonia, Deep Brain Stimulation
Dystonia Image-based Programming of Stimulation: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind Crossover Trial
The primary objective of this exploratory study is to prospectively evaluate the feasibility of image-guided programming of pallidal deep brain stimulation (DBS) for dystonia.
- Trial name
- DIPS (NCT05097001)
- Testing
- DBS programming
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Wuerzburg University Hospital
Laryngeal Dystonia, Spasmodic Dysphonia
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Laryngeal Dystonia
This randomized clinical trial with a crossover design aims to investigate the effects of neuromodulation through repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) applied to patients diagnosed with laryngeal dystonia.
- Trial name
- NCT07683767
- Testing
- Active rTMS, Speech-Language Therapy
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Parkinson's Disease (PD), Essential Tremor
LIFUS For Neurological Disorders
Low intensity focused ultrasound (LIFUS) has the potential to be used as a means of non-invasive neuro-modulation. To this day, the use of LIFUS is under investigation.
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease (PD), Essential Tremor, Orthostatic Tremor, Dystonia
- Trial name
- NCT07417280
- Testing
- LIFUS
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Writer's Cramp
Video-supervised Motor and Awareness Training in Writer's Cramp
Writer's cramp is the most common task-specific dystonia. It is characterized by involuntary co-contraction of antagonistic muscles during writing. This disabling condition may force patients to give up their occupation.
- Trial name
- NCT04611009
- Testing
- motor training, mindfulness exercises
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein
Focal Hand Dystonia
IncobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin) to Treat Focal Hand Dystonia
This study is a multicenter, double-blind, randomized placebo controlled, parallel group, superiority trial in order to test the superiority of intramuscular injections of IncobotulinumtoxinA against placebo using a 1:1…
- Trial name
- NCT03977493
- Testing
- Xeomin
- Where
- 5 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Alain Kaelin
Deep Brain Stimulation, Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism
Sleep-specific DBS Therapy in Parkinson's Disease
Sleep-wake disturbances are a major factor associated with reduced quality of life of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD), a progressive neurological disorder affecting millions of people in the U.S and worldwide.
- Conditions
- Deep Brain Stimulation, Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism, Dystonia
- Trial name
- NCT05962489
- Testing
- Clinically optimized deep brain stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
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
Meige Syndrome
Bilateral Single-Electrode VO Combined With STN-DBS for Treating Meige Syndrome
Meige syndrome is a rare and debilitating movement disorder characterized by blepharospasm, oromandibular dystonia, and cervical muscle contractions, often refractory to pharmacological therapies.
- Trial name
- NCT06912282
- Testing
- deep brain stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Huashan Hospital
Movement Disorders, Parkinson Disease
Abbott DBS Post-Market Study of Outcomes for Indications Over Time
The purpose of this international study is to evaluate long-term safety and effectiveness of Abbott deep brain stimulation (DBS) systems for all indications, including Parkinson's disease, essential tremor or other disabling…
- Conditions
- Movement Disorders, Parkinson Disease, Essential Tremor, Tremor
- Trial name
- ADROIT (NCT04071847)
- Testing
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- Where
- 48 sites in United States, Australia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Laryngeal Dystonia
tDCS for Laryngeal Dystonia
This project will apply transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to multiple brain areas to evaluate the effects as a potential treatment for laryngeal dystonia (formerly spasmodic dysphonia).
- Trial name
- NCT06830174
- Testing
- Starstim system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Dystonia, Drug Induced Dystonia
Clinical Validation of DystoniaNet Deep Learning Platform for Diagnosis of Isolated Dystonia
This research involves retrospective and prospective studies for clinical validation of a DystoniaNet deep learning platform for the diagnosis of isolated dystonia.
- Conditions
- Dystonia, Drug Induced Dystonia, Parkinson Disease, Essential Tremor
- Trial name
- NCT05317390
- Testing
- DystoniaNet-based diagnosis of isolated dystonia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Laryngeal Dystonia, Adductor Spastic Dysphonia of Dystonia
Deep Brain Stimulation for Laryngeal Dystonia: From Mechanism to Optimal Application
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure used to treat tremors, and dystonia. This study will enroll people who have a form of focal dystonia that affects their vocal cords called Adductor Laryngeal dystonia…
- Trial name
- NCT05506085
- Testing
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Dystonic Cerebral Palsy
Intrathecal Baclofen and Pediatric Dystonia
The goal of this clinical trial is to better understand the effects of intrathecal baclofen (ITB) on children with dystonic cerebral palsy (CP).
- Trial name
- PREDICT-ITB (NCT06606574)
- Testing
- Titration protocol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
TOR1A, PANK2
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) MatchMaker
DBS Matchmaker (https://www.dbsmatchmaker.com) is a platform designed to connect clinicians worldwide who are treating rare movement disorders with deep brain stimulation (DBS).
- Conditions
- TOR1A, PANK2, HPRT1, EIF2AK2
- Trial name
- DBSMatchMaker (NCT06912841)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Dystonia, Pediatric
Quantifying Motor Network Dynamics to Predict and Enhance Outcomes in Pediatric Dystonia
The goal of this study is to understand the development and progression of childhood dystonia, a movement disorder, in children.
- Conditions
- Dystonia, Pediatric, Deep Brain Stimulation, Motor Development
- Trial name
- NCT07325175
- Testing
- DBS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Cervical Dystonia, Primary
The Effects of Waning of Botulinum Toxin in the Treatment of Cervical Dystonia
The main treatment for cervical dystonia is botulinum toxin injections. However, some patients receiving this treatment after many years tend to experience short duration of benefit.
- Trial name
- NCT06886750
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin type A injection
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Western University, Canada
Parkinson Disease, Dystonia
Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation Prospective Outcomes Study for Central Nervous System - RAPID for CNS
The objective of this study is to compile real-world outcomes of Boston Scientific commercially approved radiofrequency (RF) ablation systems used in the central nervous system (CNS) for use in functional neurosurgery.
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Dystonia, Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT06553625
- Testing
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Where
- 4 sites in Germany, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation