Focal hand dystonia
MONDO:0000482A focal dystonia that affects a single muscle or small group of muscles in the hand resulting from involuntary muscular contractions.
Also known as: hand and arm dystonia, writer's cramp, organic writer's cramp
18 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Brain pacemaker tested for Musician's hand cramps
Disease control OngoingThis study tests deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery for people with severe focal hand dystonia, including musician's dystonia, that hasn't improved with botulinum toxin. Five participants will have electrodes placed in brain areas that control movement, connected to a stimulato…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain zaps aim to ease Writer's cramp
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can improve hand function and brain activity in people with focal hand dystonia, a condition causing involuntary muscle contractions during tasks like writing. Twenty-one adults will receive four TMS ses…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC