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Focal hand dystonia
MONDO:0000482A focal dystonia that affects a single muscle or small group of muscles in the hand resulting from involuntary muscular contractions.
Also known as: hand and arm dystonia, writer's cramp, organic writer's cramp
19 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 5 tagged with Focal hand dystonia itself.
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Can a botox shot ease Writer's cramp? new trial tests xeomin
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alain Kaelin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Scientists scan brains to unlock secrets of dystonia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Sponsor: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC