Active clinical trials for "Dystonia"

MEIGES is a prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled clinical trial with the primary hypothesis that, STN-DBS is non-inferior to GPi-DBS for motor symptoms improvements at 365 days postoperatively in patients with idiopathic craniofacial dystonia.

To study the effects of Botulinum toxin type A (BTXA) in the treatment of foot dystonia-associated pain in Parkinson's disease

Laryngeal dystonia (LD) causes excessive vocal fold abduction (opening) or adduction (closing) leading to decreased voice quality, job prospects, self-worth and quality of life. Individuals with LD often experience episodic breathy voice, decreased ability to sustain vocal fold vibration, frequent pitch breaks and in some cases, vocal tremor. While neuroimaging investigations have uncovered both cortical organization and regional connectivity differences in structures in parietal, primary somatosensory and premotor cortices of those with LD, there remains a lack of understanding regarding how the brains of those with LD function to produce phonation and how these might differ from those without LD. Intervention options for people with LD are limited to general voice therapy techniques and Botulinum Toxin (Botox) injections to the posterior cricoarytenoid (PCA) and/or TA (thyroarytenoid) often bilaterally, to alleviate muscle spasms in the vocal folds. However, the effects of injections are short-lived, uncomfortable, and variable. To address this gap, the aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive neuromodulation technique, in assessing cortical excitability and inhibition of laryngeal musculature. Previous work conducted by the investigator has demonstrated decreased intracortical inhibition in those with adductor laryngeal dystonia (AdLD) compared to healthy controls. The investigators anticipate similar findings in individuals with with other forms of LD, where decreased cortical inhibition will likely be noted in the laryngeal motor cortex. Further, following low frequency (inhibitory) rTMS to the laryngeal motor brain area, it is anticipated that there will be a decrease in overactivation of the TA muscle. To test this hypothesis, a proof-of-concept, randomized study to down-regulate cortical motor signal to laryngeal muscles will be compared to those receiving an equal dose of sham rTMS. Previous research conducted by the investigator found that a single session of the proposed therapy produced positive phonatory changes in individuals with AdLD and justifies exploration in LD.

The primary objective of this exploratory study is to prospectively evaluate the feasibility of image-guided programming of pallidal deep brain stimulation (DBS) for dystonia. The dystonias are a heterogeneous group of movement disorders that share the core clinical feature of abnormal involuntary muscle contractions in common. Pallidal DBS is an established therapy for severe cases with an average improvement in dystonia severity of 50-60%. However, outcomes are variable and difficult to predict, and clinical trials report up to 25% of Nonresponders. Variability in electrode placement and inappropriate stimulation settings may account for much of this variability in outcome. In addition, improvement in dystonia is delayed, often days to weeks after a change in DBS therapy, complicating programming. Our group recently developed a computer model to predict optimal individualized stimulation settings in patients based on the outcome of a large cohort of of chronically treated patients. In-silico testing showed a 16.3% better mean group improvement with computer-assisted programming compared with physician-assisted programming and a dramatic reduction in non-responders (from 25% to 5%). In this prospective study, the computer model will be compared in a randomized, controlled, and double blinded setting against best clinical DBS programming. The primary outcome will be a responder analysis in which dystonia severity will be compared between conventional clinical and model-based programming will be compared.

This project aims to investigate novel ways to deliver brain stimulation to Essential Tremor (ET) patients by introducing software changes to their existing devices. The study team aims to investigate safety and efficacy of these new stimulation parameters in patients with ET.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of pyridostigmine (Mestinon) on patient vocal outcomes after undergoing laryngeal botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) injections, which is a standard treatment for spasmodic dysphonia. Pyridostigmine (Mestinon) has been used for treatment of BoNT overdose, and it is our hope that it will be beneficial in the management of post BoNT breathy phase.

This study is a multicenter, double-blind, randomized placebo controlled, parallel group, superiority trial in order to test the superiority of intramuscular injections of IncobotulinumtoxinA against placebo using a 1:1 allocation ratio.

This study is designed to assess the safety and tolerability of dipraglurant in patients with blepharospasm (BSP) (randomized 1:1:1 to receive dipraglurant 50 mg, 100 mg or placebo) and explore the efficacy of 50 mg and 100 mg immediate release tablets (versus placebo) on the severity and frequency of BSP signs and symptoms using objective measures, clinical ratings and patient reported outcomes.

This is a single-center, open-label study of AUSTEDO in study subjects with dystonia. The study will provide preliminary experience of the safety, tolerability, and clinical activity of AUSTEDO in study subjects with dystonia. Study duration will be up to 13 weeks from screening (Visit 1) to the post treatment evaluation (Visit 5). Treatment period from drug initiation to final on-treatment Visit will be 12 weeks, or less, as follows: during the ramp-up period, study drug will start at 12 mg/day (6 mg twice daily) and will be titrated weekly by 6 mg/day increments until either 1) the maximal allowable dose (48 mg/day) is reached, or 2) dose-limiting side-effects occur. In study subjects receiving a strong CYP2D6 inhibitor, the maximum allowed dose of AUSTEDO will be 36 mg/day, reducing study duration (due to a reduction in the ramp-up period) to 11 weeks. Study subjects who experience dose-limiting side effects will be maintained on their maximum tolerated dose. Once the maximal dose is established for each participant, they will complete 6 continuous weeks on this dose (maintenance period), followed by a 1-week washout. For study subjects unable to titrate up to 48 mg/day due to side effects, the 6 weeks of maintenance will start once they reduce the study drug back to the maximum well-tolerated dose. Adverse events will be monitored throughout the study and will be reported after drug initiation. Dose reductions, suspensions, and withdrawals due to adverse events will be recorded. ECG readings will be measured at screening, during week 2, during the first week of the maintenance period (whenever this is established to be, typically week 7 for subjects able to titrate up to 48 mg/day), immediately before washout (week 12 for those study subjects who are able to titrate up to 48 mg/day) and during week 13. Assessment of Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale and Epworth Sleepiness Scale scores will occur at screening and all clinic Visits. The Mini Mental (MMSE) Scale will be performed at screening and at the final on-treatment Visit (week 12). A video examination of the study subjects will be made at screening (right before initiation of the study drug), and after 6 weeks on AUSTEDO at a steady dose (right before drug cessation). Part III of the MDS-UPDRS will be performed at both of these Visits as well to screen for the appearance of drug-induced parkinsonism. Videos will be sent to raters blinded to treatment, Visit number and recording date.

The purpose of this research study is to investigate how the brain and motor behavior changes in individuals with dystonia in response to exercise training.