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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…
Matched conditions: DYSTONIA
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 implant that thinks for itself tested in Parkinson's and dystonia
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new type of brain implant that can both sense brain activity and deliver stimulation in real time. It involves 25 people with Parkinson's disease or dystonia who already need deep brain stimulation. The goal is to see if closed-loop stimulation (which adjusts a…
Matched conditions: DYSTONIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Scientists track rare dystonia to map its genetic roots
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is observing up to 198 people with rapid-onset dystonia-parkinsonism (RDP) or related genetic mutations. Researchers aim to identify affected individuals, document how common the disease is, and track its progression over time. Participants undergo assessments of sympt…
Matched conditions: DYSTONIA
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Global brain surgery matchmaker aims to help kids with rare movement disorders
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Matched conditions: DYSTONIA
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Brain pacemaker study seeks better patterns for movement disorders
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how different patterns of deep brain stimulation (DBS) affect movement symptoms and brain activity in people with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, multiple sclerosis, or dystonia. Researchers will test non-regular stimulation patterns to find ways to mak…
Matched conditions: DYSTONIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Sound waves aimed at the brain: a new way to treat movement disorders?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores whether low-intensity ultrasound can safely and precisely stimulate deep brain regions in people with Parkinson's disease or dystonia. Ten participants who already have deep brain stimulation (DBS) implants will receive ultrasound pulses while researchers reco…
Matched conditions: DYSTONIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:06 UTC