Brain wave breakthrough: could smart DBS shorten dystonia treatment tuning?
NCT ID NCT07309133
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether electrical signals recorded from the brain during deep brain stimulation (DBS) can help doctors fine-tune settings faster for people with dystonia. About 25 adults who are already scheduled for DBS surgery will have their brain activity monitored during clinic visits and at home. The goal is to see if using these signals leads to better symptom control compared to the usual trial-and-error method.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 25 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Adults (≥18 years) with a clinical diagnosis of primary dystonia (including idiopathic adult-onset focal cervical dystonia and young-onset generalized dystonia such as DYT1). All participants are scheduled to undergo deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the globus pallidus interna (GPi) as part of standard clinical care.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older at screening. * Clear clinical diagnosis of primary dystonia (idiopathic or genetic forms). * Candidate for GPi DBS surgery for dystonia treatment. * Able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Significant neurological or psychiatric disorder (including dementia) that would interfere with outcome evaluation. * Participation in a therapeutic research trial within the last year. * Diagnosis of functional (psychogenic) dystonia.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Clinical Ageing Research Unit,
RECRUITINGNewcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE4 6BE, United Kingdom
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