3D scans reveal hidden Muscle's role in twisted neck disorder
NCT ID NCT05327985
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how a small neck muscle called the obliquus capitis inferior (OCI) contributes to abnormal head rotation in cervical dystonia. Researchers used 3D CT scans to measure muscle function before and after botulinum toxin injections in 21 adults. The goal was to better understand which muscles are involved, which could help guide more precise treatments in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors better identify which muscles to inject with botulinum toxin for cervical dystonia, potentially improving treatment precision.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, terminated observational study with only 21 participants. It does not test a new treatment, and results may not apply to all forms of cervical dystonia.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hopital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild
Paris, 75019, France
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