Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation in Childhood Dystonia
| Status: | Unknown status |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Neurology, Orthopedic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology, Orthopedics / Podiatry |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 4 - 21 |
| Updated: | 10/14/2017 |
| Start Date: | September 2011 |
| End Date: | September 2017 |
| Contact: | Aprille Tongol |
| Email: | tongol@usc.edu |
| Phone: | 213-740-1317 |
Pilot Open-label and Blinded Clinical Trial of Transcranial Direct-current Stimulation in Childhood Dystonia
The investigators hypothesize that transcranial direct current stimulation over the motor
cortex will reduce muscle overflow and improve hand function in children with primary or
secondary dystonia.
cortex will reduce muscle overflow and improve hand function in children with primary or
secondary dystonia.
Inclusion Criteria:
- dystonia affecting one or both hands
- age 4 to 21 years
Exclusion Criteria:
- metal implants in the head
- inability to cooperate with instructions
We found this trial at
1
site
Los Angeles, California 90033
213) 740-2311
Principal Investigator: Terence D Sanger, MD, PhD
University of Southern California The University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading...
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