Can brain stimulation help cervical dystonia?
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 85 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with cervical dystonia by a doctor.
- It has been at least 2 months since your last Botox injection.
- You do not have any other major neurological disorder (like Parkinson's or epilepsy).
- You do not have metal in your head, a pacemaker, or other implants that could interfere with TMS or MRI.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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