Surgery for dystonia trial
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests if surgery can help people with dystonia whose symptoms haven't improved enough with standard medications or botulinum toxin injections.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with dystonia for at least one year.
- Standard treatments like levodopa, clonazepam, trihexyphenidyl, baclofen, or botox have not given you enough relief.
- You have not had deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery before.
- You do not have any other progressive neurological condition, cognitive problems, or a bleeding disorder.
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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