Focal dystonia

This study tests a non-invasive procedure called focused ultrasound for adults with limb dystonia that hasn't improved with medication or Botox. The treatment uses sound waves to create a tiny lesion in a brain area that controls movement. Researchers will compare real treatment …

Laryngeal dystonia causes the vocal folds to spasm, leading to a strained or breathy voice. This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can calm the overactive brain signals that cause these spasms. Twenty-five adults with laryngeal dystonia wi…

This study tests whether electrical signals recorded from the brain during deep brain stimulation (DBS) can help doctors fine-tune settings faster for people with dystonia. About 25 adults who are already scheduled for DBS surgery will have their brain activity monitored during c…

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 …