Myoclonus-dystonia syndrome

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Myoclonus-dystonia syndrome (MDS) is a rare movement disorder characterized by mild to moderate dystonia along with 'lightning-like' myoclonic jerks.

Also known as: DYT-SGCE, dystonia with myoclonus, hereditary essential myoclonus, myoclonic dystonia, myoclonus-dystonia syndrome, DYT11, Hereditary essential myoclonus, alcohol-responsive dystonia

17 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 3 tagged with Myoclonus-dystonia syndrome itself.

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Sub-types of Myoclonus-dystonia syndrome

Including sub-types (17) Tagged with Myoclonus-dystonia syndrome (3)

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Global brain surgery matchmaker aims to help kids with rare movement disorders

Knowledge-focused By invitation only

This study is building an online platform called DBS MatchMaker to connect doctors around the world who treat rare movement disorders with deep brain stimulation (DBS). The goal is to help doctors share knowledge and find the best ways to treat patients. Up to 500 people of all a…

Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC

Myoclonus-dystonia syndrome

Where it sits in the disease tree

Global brain surgery matchmaker aims to help kids with rare movement disorders