Oromandibular dystonia
MONDO:0019771Oromandibular dystonia (OMD) is a form of focal dystonia, affecting the lower part of the face and jaws. It is characterized by sustained or repetitive involuntary jaw and tongue movements and facial grimacing caused by involuntary spasms of the masticatory, facial, pharyngeal, lingual, and lip muscles.
16 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 2 tagged with Oromandibular dystonia itself.
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Can botox calm the jaw and face muscles that Won't relax?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether botulinum toxin type A, commonly known as Botox, can ease the involuntary muscle contractions of oromandibular dystonia, a condition that affects the jaw, tongue, and face. Researchers inject the toxin into specific muscles using electromyography (EMG) to…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sana'a University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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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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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