Brain study to improve treatment for childhood dystonia
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with dystonia (with or without a DBS device) OR you are a healthy child without any medical or mental health conditions.
- You are willing and able to follow the study instructions.
- You do not have epilepsy.
- You do not have any implanted medical devices besides a DBS device (if you have one).
- You have the mental and physical ability to complete the study activities.
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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