Brain zaps reveal hidden wiring in dystonia patients
NCT ID NCT07626216
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase study aims to understand how repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) alters brain networks in people with dystonia, a condition causing involuntary muscle contractions. Researchers will use brain scans to track changes in connectivity after two and four weeks of treatment. The study enrolls 10 adults aged 18 to 80 with dystonia, excluding those with certain genetic forms or a history of seizures.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Early phase 1
The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.
- Participants
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About 10 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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May 2029
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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- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female * 18 and 80 years of age. * Patients who manifest dystonia - sustained involuntary movement of the head, neck, trunk or limbs. * The dystonia may be spontaneous or genetic, specifically DYT1 or DYT6 and then only those patients who are demonstrating dystonia. The patient/subject will have a normal neurological exam except for dystonia. Exclusion Criteria: * Heredodegenrative dystonia of the type DYT8,9 or 10. * Past history of head trauma, stroke, epilepsy, demyelinating disease * Hypertension in excess of 160mmHg systolic and 90mmHg diastolic * Congestive heart failure * Diabetes * Past psychiatric conditions: e.g., depression * Systemic metabolic disease: e.g., Wilson's disease, progressive neurodegenerative disease (like supranuclear palsy or corticobasal ganglionic degeneration) * Magnetizable incorporated metal parts - like pacemakers * History or diagnosis of Parkinson's disease * Presence of myoclonus * No previous surgery for dystonia * Long term exposure to benzodiazepines, neuroleptics or anticonvulsants * No botulinum toxin within 12 weeks of baseline assessment and fMRI. * Moderate to severe cognitive impairment (judged by a minimental status of \<24.)
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Locations
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Northwell Health/Feinstein Institutes
RECRUITINGManhasset, New York, 11030, United States
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