Brain stimulation for cervical dystonia
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a type of brain stimulation called TMS to see if it can improve neck muscle spasms in people with cervical dystonia. It's for adults who haven't had Botox recently and are not on other treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with isolated cervical dystonia by a neurologist
- You have not had Botox injections in the last 3 months
- You do not have other movement disorders like Parkinson's or essential tremor
- You are not using certain neck muscle medications or therapies within 1 month of the study
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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