New pill may boost botox for stubborn neck spasms
NCT ID NCT06771323
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding valbenazine (a daily pill) to standard botox injections can further reduce neck muscle spasms and pain in people with cervical dystonia. About 20 adults who still have symptoms despite botox will receive either valbenazine or a placebo for 12 weeks. The study measures changes in a severity scale for neck dystonia.
What this could mean
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Active substance
valbenazine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new oral add-on treatment to improve motor symptoms in people with cervical dystonia who still have symptoms after botox injections.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early Phase 2 trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may not provide meaningful benefit or could cause side effects.
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Virginia Commonwealth University
RECRUITINGRichmond, Virginia, 23298, United States
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