Status:

RECRUITING

Accelerated TMS for Focal Hand Dystonia

Lead Sponsor:

Duke University

Collaborating Sponsors:

American Academy of Neurology

Conditions:

Isolated Focal Hand Dystonia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the impact of accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) on brain function and behavior in patients with focal hand dystonia. Previous research demonstrated tha...

Detailed Description

The primary aim of this research is to investigate the impact of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) on both brain function and behavioral outcomes among individuals suffering from focal hand dyst...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18yrs and older
  • Diagnosed with isolated focal hand by Neurologist
  • Right-hand dominant
  • Must be able to sign an informed consent
  • Must be literate

Exclusion

  • Other neurological movement disorders diagnoses including other types of dystonia, Parkinsonism, or essential tremor
  • History of seizure disorder
  • Concomitant medications are known to decrease seizure threshold
  • Illicit drug use
  • No TMS therapy for another indication within one month of this research study
  • Botulinum toxin injections within 3months of the research study
  • Medications used for symptom treatment of dystonia including anticholinergic, benzodiazepines, and muscle relaxants among others within one month of the study
  • No physical or occupational therapy of the hand within one month of the study
  • Any contraindications to MRI or TMS

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 21 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06015672

Start Date

December 21 2023

End Date

December 31 2025

Last Update

March 5 2025

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Duke University Health System

Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27705

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