Dystonia, focal, task-specific

This early-stage study tests whether MRI-guided focused ultrasound can safely treat task-specific focal hand dystonia, a condition that causes hand cramps during activities like writing or playing an instrument. Ten adults who have not improved with standard treatments will recei…

This study tests whether injections of Xeomin (a botulinum toxin type A) can reduce hand cramps in people with focal hand dystonia, a condition that causes involuntary muscle contractions. About 48 adults will receive either Xeomin or a placebo injection into hand muscles. The ma…

This study uses brain scans and genetic tests to explore why different forms of focal dystonia develop. Researchers will compare brain activity and structure in people with dystonia, their unaffected relatives, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to identify unique brain markers …