Ultrasound treatment for cervical dystonia
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a new type of ultrasound treatment for cervical dystonia (neck muscle spasms). It uses focused sound waves to target the brain areas causing the condition, and aims to see if it can reduce symptoms without surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 90 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with cervical dystonia (neck muscle spasms).
- It has been at least 3 months since your last Botox injection for dystonia.
- Your medications have been stable for the past month.
- You do not have another brain condition like epilepsy or nerve damage.
- You do not have metal implants or a pacemaker that would prevent an MRI.
- You have not had prior surgery for cervical dystonia (like deep brain stimulation).
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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