Status:
COMPLETED
Theta-burst Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Lead Sponsor:
University of Southern California
Conditions:
Dystonia
Eligibility:
All Genders
2-29 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Theta-burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TBS) is a type of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) method that reduces the excitability of a small region of brain for less than one h...
Detailed Description
Testing will occur at three identical visits, with escalating stimulation intensity at each visit. Initial screening will be performed by telephone or in clinic and final screening will be performed a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Dystonia affecting one or both hands or arms, and/or spasticity affecting one or both hands/arms 2. Age 2 years to 29 years 3. Sufficient cognitive function to attempt isolated finger movements
Exclusion
- any metallic implants in the head or neck 2. seizure within 2 years of study entry, or prior history of status epilepticus outside the newborn period.
- 3\. deep-brain stimulator, vagal nerve stimulator, pacemaker, intrathecal baclofen pump, or other implanted electrical device.
- 4\. prior neurosurgical procedure 5. migraine disorder 6. known cardiac arrhythmia, or history of syncope 7. use of tricyclic antidepressants or neuroleptic medications during the study 8. use or requirement for medications to treat seizures
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
5 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00878787
Start Date
January 1 2008
End Date
January 1 2010
Last Update
May 30 2014
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Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, California, United States, 94305