Idiopathic torsion dystonia
MONDO:0044811Torsion dystonia for which no underlying cause has been identified.
Also known as: Idiopathic torsion dystonia, idiopathic torsion dystonia, primary torsion dystonia, Schwalbe disease, Ziehen-oppenheim disease, dystonia deformans progressiva, dystonia musculorum deformans
20 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 6 tagged with Idiopathic torsion dystonia itself.
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Acquired idiopathic torsion dystonia 0 trials
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Familial idiopathic torsion dystonia 0 trials
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Brain scans reveal why dystonia patients feel out of control
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how people with cervical or myoclonus dystonia perceive their own actions, known as the 'sense of agency.' Researchers used computer tasks and brain scans to measure how accurately participants felt in control of their movements. The goal was to link these fe…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Zapping the cerebellum: new hope for tremor and dystonia?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study tested deep brain stimulation (DBS) in the cerebellum's dentate nucleus to treat movement disorders like tremor, dystonia, and ataxia. Researchers used advanced MRI and electrical recordings to guide electrode placement in 20 adults. The goal was to see if th…
Sponsor: Kleber Paiva Duarte • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Eye-Tracking sheds light on brain disorders
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study used eye-tracking to explore how the brain adapts movements in people with dystonia, essential tremor, or Parkinson disease. Researchers measured eye movements before and after a task to look for signs of cerebellar dysfunction. The study included 14 particip…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:29 UTC