Magnetic pulses to the brain may ease neck dystonia symptoms
NCT ID NCT07681284
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
Summary
This study investigates whether a type of noninvasive brain stimulation called continuous theta-burst stimulation (cTBS) can reduce symptoms of cervical dystonia, a condition that causes involuntary muscle contractions in the neck and head. Participants receive either real or sham cTBS over eight days, with symptom changes measured using clinical scales and motion sensors. The trial aims to see if this safe, drug-free approach can improve movement, pain, and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- continuous theta-burst stimulation (cTBS) using a magnetic coil
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a noninvasive, drug-free option to ease muscle spasms and pain in cervical dystonia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 26 participants, so results may not apply widely. The treatment is experimental and may not work better than a sham procedure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Università Campus Bio-Medico
Roma, Roma, 00128, Italy
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