Compare two deep brain stimulation targets for cervical dystonia
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two different brain stimulation targets to treat cervical dystonia (painful neck muscle contractions). It may help people whose symptoms are no longer controlled by neck medicine or botulinum toxin shots.
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Who can take part
- You have cervical dystonia from primary causes (idiopathic) or a family/hereditary cause
- Your neck dystonia is severe enough to significantly affect daily function
- Botulinum toxin shots or neck medications are no longer working for you (for over 3 months), or you don’t want botulinum toxin injections
- Your dystonia is not caused by another illness (secondary causes) and you don’t have Meige syndrome or major arm/leg/trunk involvement
- You must be between 18 and 80 years old, and your MRI brain scan should be normal
- You must be able and willing to follow the study schedule and attend regular follow-up visits
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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