Personalized exercise program shows promise for neck dystonia relief

NCT ID NCT05502718

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a personalized exercise program can improve pain, disability, and quality of life in people with cervical dystonia who already receive botulinum toxin injections. Thirty-four participants will be split into two groups: one gets tailored stretching and strengthening exercises plus breathing and coordination exercises, while the control group gets only breathing and coordination exercises. The goal is to see if adding targeted exercises leads to better outcomes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

personalized exercise program (stretching, strengthening, breathing, and rhythmic coordination exercises)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to boost the benefits of standard botulinum toxin treatment for cervical dystonia.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises are an add-on, not a replacement for standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cervical dystonia Motor Activity Torticollis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

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    Ankara, Altındağ, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)

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