Brain zaps aim to ease Writer's cramp
NCT ID NCT06015672
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can improve hand function and brain activity in people with focal hand dystonia, a condition causing involuntary muscle contractions during tasks like writing. Twenty-one adults will receive four TMS sessions in one day, repeated after five months, with follow-ups over 20 weeks. The goal is to see if this non-invasive brain stimulation can ease symptoms and guide future treatments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive treatment to ease hand dystonia symptoms and improve writing ability.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-phase study with only 21 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and benefits may be temporary or absent.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Duke University Health System
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States
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