Early-onset generalized limb-onset dystonia
MONDO:0007492A rare movement disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive, sustained muscle contractions or postures involving one or more sites of the body.
Also known as: DYT-TOR1A, DYT1, EOTD, Oppenheim dystonia, Oppenheim's dystonia, dystonia musculorum deformans, dystonia-1, torsion, early onset primary dystonia
16 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 2 tagged with Early-onset generalized limb-onset dystonia itself.
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Brain study sheds light on Parkinson's and tics
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke aimed to better understand how the brain controls movement and what goes wrong in movement disorders like Parkinson's disease, Tourette's syndrome, and dystonia. Over 1,200 adults—both patients …
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scan study seeks clues to dystonia mystery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how a specific brain chemical system (cholinergic) might be involved in dystonia, a condition causing muscle spasms and abnormal postures. Researchers used PET scans to measure chemical activity in the brains of 40 adults with a genetic form of dystonia (DYT1…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Dystonia study reveals hidden brain changes beyond muscle twists
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 102 adults with dystonia, a condition causing involuntary muscle contractions. Researchers used questionnaires and brain wave recordings to assess memory, attention, mood, and decision-making. The goal was to better understand the non-motor symptoms of dyston…
Sponsor: IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Wrist-Worn gadget could help doctors monitor Parkinson's at home
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a wrist-worn device called the Personal KinetiGraph (PKG) to see if it can accurately measure movement problems in people with Parkinson's disease. Nineteen participants wore the device while researchers compared its readings to standard clinical tests and video…
Sponsor: Global Kinetics Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC