Paroxysmal nonkinesigenic dyskinesia

This pilot trial tested whether taking oral zinc every day for 6 months is safe and doable for people with GNAO1 disorders, a rare genetic condition that causes movement problems, seizures, and developmental delays. 13 participants aged 6 months to 30 years took zinc acetate. The…

This completed study from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke aimed to better understand how the brain controls movement and what goes wrong in movement disorders like Parkinson's disease, Tourette's syndrome, and dystonia. Over 1,200 adults—both patients …

This study looked at 102 adults with dystonia, a condition causing involuntary muscle contractions. Researchers used questionnaires and brain wave recordings to assess memory, attention, mood, and decision-making. The goal was to better understand the non-motor symptoms of dyston…

This study tested a wrist-worn device called the Personal KinetiGraph (PKG) to see if it can accurately measure movement problems in people with Parkinson's disease. Nineteen participants wore the device while researchers compared its readings to standard clinical tests and video…