TerminatedNot Applicable

Effects of Botulinum Toxin on Muscle and Brain Activity

Stopped: Inability to recruit controls and limited research staff to complete project.

United States18 participantsStarted 2016-08

Plain-language summary

This study will look into the effects of Botulinum Toxin in patients with primary cervical dystonia. The effects will be determined by neck muscle activity measurements and brain function activity measurements. The goal of the study is to try to identify markers of the effects of Botulinum toxin.

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Subject inclusion criteria: * Diagnosis: PCD * Receiving BoNT at the University of Florida (UF) Subject exclusion criteria: * Secondary torticollis * Pregnancy * Active seizure disorder * Presence of metallic body such as pacemaker, implants, metal rods and hearing aid Control inclusion criteria: * Age 21-80 years Control exclusion criteria: * Any form of torticollis * Pregnancy * Active seizure disorder * Presence of metallic body such as pacemaker, implants, metal rods and hearing aid

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Changes in TMS measures

Timeframe: Baseline, BoNT ON (around 6 weeks), BoNT OFF (around 12 weeks) for Arm 1; Arm 2 measured only at baseline

Changes in EMG measures

Timeframe: baseline, BoNT ON (around 6 weeks), BoNT OFF (around 12 weeks) for Arm 1; Arm 2 measured only at baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02837185

SponsorUniversity of Florida

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-09-26

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Cervical Dystonia, Primary trials

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.