Coffee as medicine? caffeine shows promise for rare movement disorder
NCT ID NCT04351360
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small pilot study looked at whether caffeine can ease involuntary movements in people with a rare genetic condition called ADCY5-related dyskinesia. Fifteen participants took caffeine and reported how much their symptoms improved. The goal was to see if at least 40% of people felt significant relief from their movement problems.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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15 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2020
- Finished
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May 2021
- 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.
Who is studied
Patients with ADCY5-related dyskinesia being actively treated, or who have been previously treated, with caffeine.
- Ages
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8 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Proven genetic diagnosis of ADCY5-related dyskinesia * Caffeine intake * Non opposition by the patient or the legal representatives if the patient is a minor. No Exclusion Criteria.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Département de Neurologie Groupe Hospitalier Pitié-Salpêtrière
Paris, 75651 PARIS Cedex 13, France
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