CompletedPhase 1

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for the Treatment of Focal Hand Dystonia

United States17 participantsStarted 2008-07

Plain-language summary

This study investigated the short term effects of repeated administrations of repetitive-transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on clinical changes and investigate neurophysiologic responses to rTMS of the activated motor system in patients with FHD.

Who can participate

Age range21 Years – 75 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Task specific Focal Hand Dystonia Exclusion Criteria: * any neurologic condition other than FHD * medication for dystonia * botulinum toxin within the past three months * seizure history * pregnancy * implanted medical devices

What they're measuring

Cortical Silent Period

Timeframe: Baseline and Day 5

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01884064

SponsorUniversity of Minnesota

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-07

Results submitted2015-08-17

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