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A Multimodal Approach to Cervical Dystonia Treatment With Association of Botulinum Toxin and Motor Learning Techniques

Italy20 participantsStarted 2016-03-16

Plain-language summary

the aim of this study protocol is to describe, using a longitudinal study, a multimodal approach of treatment of cervical dystonia with botulinum toxin (BoNTA) and a new rehabilitation protocol named SPRInt (Sensory-motor perceptive rehabilitation integrated) approach based on motor learning techniques and spatial rehabilitation.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * more than 18 yo * diagnosis of idiopathic cervical dystonia * disease duration more than 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of secondary dystonia on previously performed neuroimaging data (ie structural lesion of cervical spine, vascular or traumatic brain injuries) * history of neuroleptic drug treatment (antidopaminergic drugs) * associated neurological illness * botulinum toxin treatment in the 3 previous months before recruitment * head tremor without dystonic posturing

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?

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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

Dystonia phenomenology improvement

Timeframe: every six weeks during six months time

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03247868

SponsorFondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-03-28

Contact for this trial

Anna Castagna, MD

+39 02 40308075 acastagna@dongnocchi.it

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