Brain scan study reveals clues in rare movement disorders
NCT ID NCT03481491
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how two brain regions—the cerebellum and striatum—communicate in people with dystonia caused by ADCY5 or PRRT2 gene mutations. Researchers used MRI scans and mild brain stimulation to compare brain activity among patients and healthy volunteers. The goal was to better understand the brain circuits involved, not to test a treatment.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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104 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2018
- Finished
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Aug 2024
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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15 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * clinical diagnosis of Dystonia * characterized ADCY5 or PRRT2 mutation * must have a European Social Security card or a parent having an European Social Security card * must be older than \> 15 years 3 months * must be able to give informed consent or, for minor patients, parents must be able to give informed consent * must be able to comply with all study procedures, based on the judgment by the investigator(s). Exclusion Criteria: * major depression or any major mental disorders (axis I disorders) * neurologic disorder other than dystonia * presence of pacemaker, intracardiac lines, implanted pumps or stimulators, or metal objects inside the eye or skull, cochlear implant * Permanent makeup of lips or eyelids * Black large tattoo close to the head * Severe claustrophobia * Current pregnancy or breast feeding * Copper intrauterine device Subjects with one of the following exclusion criteria will not receive cerebellar stimulation * Open scalp wounds or scalp infection, * epilepsy or seizures * Taking at the time of the study: ketamine, antidepressants, ganciclovir, ritonavir, amphetamines, antiemetic.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Département de Neurologie, Fédération des Maladies du Système Nerveux, GH Pitié-Salpêtrière, 47 Bd de l'Hôpital
Paris, France
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