Myoclonus-dystonia syndrome
MONDO:0000903Myoclonus-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
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Myoclonic dystonia 11 0 trials
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Myoclonic dystonia 15 0 trials
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Myoclonic dystonia 26 0 trials
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Scientists scan brains to uncover hidden links between movement and mood in rare disorder
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how the cerebellum is involved in movement, thinking, and emotions in people with myoclonus dystonia, a rare movement disorder. Researchers used MRI scans to compare brain activity in 47 participants while they performed small tasks. The goal was to…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Brain scans reveal why dystonia patients feel out of control
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how people with cervical or myoclonus dystonia perceive their own actions, known as the 'sense of agency.' Researchers used computer tasks and brain scans to measure how accurately participants felt in control of their movements. The goal was to link these fe…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC