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Can vibration straighten your neck? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07245615
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether gentle vibrations on neck muscles can help people with cervical dystonia hold their head straighter. Fifty adults with the condition will receive different vibration intensities during a single three-hour lab visit. Researchers will measure head posture and sense of position before and after stimulation. The goal is symptom relief, not a cure.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 50 people
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- Started
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Mar 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
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- 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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30 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Confirmed diagnosis of adult-onset, isolated idiopathic cervical dystonia. Exclusion Criteria: History of other neurological diseases, including Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dementia, etc. History of peripheral nervous system disease that can impair proprioception. Deep brain stimulation implanted or denervation surgery. UBACC score lower than 15. Severe head tremors or facial muscle contractions. Regular intake of benzodiazepines or antidepressant medication.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Human Sensorimotor Control Laboratory
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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