Status:
COMPLETED
Identification of Optimal Stimulation Site for Cervical Dystonia Symptoms: An Exploratory Study
Lead Sponsor:
University of New Mexico
Collaborating Sponsors:
Dystonia Coalition
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Conditions:
Cervical Dystonia
Spasmodic Torticollis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-100 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The overall objective of this application is to therapeutically target the dysfunctional premotor-motor interaction in dystonia-and to provide a focused treatment of specific anatomical networks in or...
Detailed Description
We propose using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) over distinct premotor areas in patients with cervical dystonia (CD) with the goal of improving symptoms and reducing unwanted side...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Clinical diagnosis of idiopathic cervical dystonia
- Age 18 years or older
- Normal findings in the medical history, physical and neurological examination, except for dystonia
- Last treatment with botulinum toxin more than two months ago
Exclusion
- History of seizure disorder
- Pregnancy- a pregnancy test will be performed for women of childbearing potential
- History of any other neurological disorders or conditions requiring the use of anti-depressants that are known to increase seizure threshold, neuroleptic medication, anticholinergic drugs and muscle relaxants
- History of neuroleptic medications/ prior use of neuroleptics
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
8 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01859247
Start Date
March 1 2013
End Date
June 1 2014
Last Update
July 28 2016
Active Locations (1)
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University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87131