rTMS and Retraining in Focal Hand Dystonia (DSS)
Focal Dystonia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Focal Dystonia focused on measuring focal hand dystonia (FHD), repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), sensorimotor retraining
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Greater than 18 years of age
- Symptoms of focal hand dystonia or writer's cramp
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of seizure or other neurologic disorder
Sites / Locations
- University of Minnesota, Program in Physical Therapy
- Program in Physical Therapy, University of Minnesota
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
rTMS + SMR, then rTMS + CTL
rTMS + CTL, then rTMS + SMR
First phase of treatment: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and sensorimotor retraining (SMR). Second phase of treatment: rTMS and control treatment (CTL) (CTL therapy consisted of non-specific therapy that includes stretching, massage, range of motion).
First phase of treatment: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) with non-specific therapy that includes stretching, massage, range of motion. Second phase of treatment: rTMS and sensorimotor retraining (SMR).