Clinical trials
Dystonia clinical trials
Below are recruiting dystonia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 62 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03428009Recruiting
Study links dystonia symptoms to genetic and brain differences
This study looks at how different types of dystonia (movement disorders) relate to genetics and brain findings from scans. You might help researchers understand why symptoms look different from person to person and what patterns may matter.
Dallas, TexasAges 11 years+ - NCT07168850Recruiting
Focused Ultrasound for Dystonia of Arms or Legs
This study tests whether focused ultrasound, a noninvasive treatment that uses sound waves to target a small area in the brain, can improve limb dystonia that has not been helped by medications or Botox injections. It is a possible option for people whose dystonia affects their arms or legs and who are looking for another treatment without surgery.
Mestre, (Venice)Ages 18–80 - NCT03042962Recruiting
Brain imaging study of focal dystonia and related conditions
This trial uses brain scans to understand how brain networks work in people with focal dystonia, and to compare with family members and healthy volunteers. It may help researchers better understand what goes wrong in the brain and guide future treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 21–80 - NCT07309133Recruiting
Brain signals in dystonia
This trial records brain signals during deep brain stimulation surgery to learn more about dystonia. It may help doctors understand how to improve treatment for people with this condition.
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & WearAges 18 years+ - NCT06999096Recruiting
Long-read gene testing for inherited movement disorders
This study uses a new DNA reading method to find hidden genetic causes of dystonia. It is for people with dystonia who had standard genetic testing that did not find a cause.
MontpellierAges Any age - NCT05317390Recruiting
Tests an AI tool to diagnose isolated dystonia
This trial checks whether an AI (software) called DystoniaNet can accurately identify isolated dystonia using information from your evaluation, and compares its results to standard diagnosis. If you have focal, segmental, or generalized dystonia, this study may help improve faster and more accurate diagnosis in the future.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT03042975Recruiting
Study brain and voice genetics in people with voice movement disorders
This study looks at how genetics and brain patterns are connected to laryngeal dystonia and voice tremor, including people with certain types of voice disorders. You may be asked to do imaging and voice-related assessments to help researchers understand what’s causing these symptoms.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT05150093Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for voice tremor or dystonia
This trial studies deep brain stimulation (a surgically placed device that sends electrical signals) to reduce voice tremor or laryngeal dystonia. You may be considered if your symptoms are persistent despite medication and you can complete the study tasks and pre-surgery testing.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT05506085Recruiting
Brain stimulator study for voice spasms with tremor
This trial studies a brain stimulation approach for a specific voice disorder that can include tremor. It aims to better understand how well the treatment works and how to use it more effectively while carefully checking safety with awake procedures.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–70 - NCT05095740Recruiting
Testing brain stimulation for laryngeal dystonia symptoms
This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment (referred to as neuromodulation, such as rTMS) can improve symptoms of laryngeal dystonia. It’s meant to see if stimulating certain brain areas can reduce how severely your voice/throat problem affects you.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 21–85 - NCT04071847Recruiting
Study tracking results after Abbott deep brain stimulator surgery
This study follows people who are getting a new Abbott deep brain stimulator (DBS) device or replacing the battery/implantable pulse generator to see how outcomes change over time. It mainly applies to certain DBS targets and diagnoses, and it uses follow-up visits to track results.
Tucson, ArizonaAges Any age - NCT07690514Recruiting
Ultrasound treatment for cervical dystonia
This study tests a new type of ultrasound treatment for cervical dystonia (neck muscle spasms). It uses focused sound waves to target the brain areas causing the condition, and aims to see if it can reduce symptoms without surgery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–90 - NCT07681284Recruiting
Can brain stimulation help cervical dystonia?
This trial tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can help reduce symptoms of cervical dystonia. It aims to see if gentle magnetic pulses to the head can improve neck muscle control without surgery.
Roma, RomaAges 18–85 - NCT07626216RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain Stimulation Study for Involuntary Movement Disorders
This research tests whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)—a non-invasive brain stimulation technique—can help improve abnormal brain activity patterns in people with dystonia, a condition causing sustained involuntary movements. Researchers will use brain imaging to see if this treatment helps.
Manhasset, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT05097001Recruiting
Personalized brain-stimulation program for dystonia using imaging
This study tests whether using brain imaging to guide stimulation settings can improve symptoms in people with long-term deep brain stimulation for dystonia. It will compare different stimulation approaches in a blinded, step-by-step crossover design to see which one helps more.
Würzburg, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT07443891Recruiting
Brain changes from vibration in laryngeal dystonia
This study uses a gentle vibrating device placed on the skin to see how it affects brain activity in people with laryngeal dystonia (a voice disorder). The goal is to learn more about how the brain controls voice and maybe find new ways to help.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–75 - NCT07325175Recruiting
Brain study to improve treatment for childhood dystonia
This study measures brain signals in children with dystonia to understand how the brain controls movement, with the goal of improving treatments like Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). It also uses healthy children for comparison.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 6–21 - NCT07323602Recruiting
Predicting DBS outcomes in dystonia with wearable sensors
This trial uses wearable sensors to measure how you walk before and after Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery for dystonia. The goal is to see if these sensors can help predict how well DBS will work for you.
ShanghaiAges 18–70 - NCT07304089RecruitingPhase 2
Study of VIM0423 for people with dystonia affecting multiple body areas
This trial tests an investigational medicine called VIM0423 for people with isolated dystonia that affects two or more body areas. The study aims to see if the medicine is safe, tolerable, and effective in reducing dystonia symptoms.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–70 - NCT07245615Recruiting
Vibration therapy for neck dystonia
This study tests whether a gentle vibration device placed on the neck can improve head posture in people with cervical dystonia (neck muscle spasms). The goal is to find the best vibration strength to help reduce symptoms.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 30 years+ - NCT07244549Recruiting
Long-term monitoring of deep brain stimulation for dystonia
This study tracks people with dystonia who get deep brain stimulation (DBS) using a special device that can sense brain signals. It aims to see how well the treatment works over time and why it helps some people more than others.
Hanover, Lower SaxonyAges 5–80 - NCT07233993Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided vs. standard Botox injections for cervical dystonia
This trial compares using ultrasound to guide Botox injections versus the usual method without ultrasound, to see if it improves outcomes for people with cervical dystonia.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT05416905Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for facial dystonia using GPi or STN
This trial studies deep brain stimulation (a surgically placed device that sends targeted electrical signals) to treat idiopathic craniofacial dystonia when medicines or botulinum toxin haven’t helped enough. It compares stimulating two brain targets (GPi versus STN) to see which approach may improve symptoms.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT07140874RecruitingPhase 2
Zinc as an add-on treatment for neck dystonia
This trial tests if taking zinc supplements can improve symptoms of cervical dystonia (a condition causing neck muscle spasms) for people who already get Botox injections. It adds zinc to your regular Botox treatment to see if it helps control symptoms better.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–89
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for dystonia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 62 recruiting dystonia studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a dystonia trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a dystonia trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.