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NCT02957942 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

rTMS in Spasmodic Dysphonia

A NA study of Laryngeal Dystonia and Spasmodic Dysphonia, sponsored by University of Minnesota.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
20
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT02957942 is a NA study of Laryngeal Dystonia and Spasmodic Dysphonia that has completed, run by University of Minnesota. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, below the 107-participant average among 9 other Laryngeal Dystonia trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT02957942, a NA study of Laryngeal Dystonia and Spasmodic Dysphonia, has completed, sponsored by University of Minnesota.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
20 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Focal dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by excessive involuntary muscle contractions of any body part. Spasmodic dysphonia (SD) is a type of focal dystonia characterized by excessive contraction of intrinsic muscles in the larynx, leading to difficulty in speaking and affecting effective communication. The cause of SD is unknown and there are no treatments that produce long-term benefits. Previous studies have suggested that SD and other focal dystonias are associated with decreased inhibition in sensorimotor areas in the brain. However, no studies have investigated the effects of modulating excitability of the laryngeal motor cortex in healthy individuals or SD. The goal of this pilot project is to determine if brain excitability of the laryngeal motor cortex can be changed with low-frequency inhibitory repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in individuals with SD and healthy controls. Considering that rTMS at low frequencies (≤1 Hz) produces lasting inhibition in the brain, and that SD is associated with decreased cortical inhibition, the purpose of this pilot study is to determine safety, feasibility and response to 1Hz rTMS to the laryngeal motor cortex in individuals with SD and healthy people. The results will help understand changes associated with the disorder, as well as contribute to the development of future clinical interventions for SD.

Interventions

  • DEVICE 1Hz repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)

Study Locations (1)

Minnesota

  • Noninvasive Neuromodulation Laboratory - Minneapolis

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 20 participants
Start Date 2017-01
Est. Completion 2018-12
Phase NA

Sponsor

University of Minnesota

966 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02957942

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02957942 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 107-participant average among 9 other Laryngeal Dystonia trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Minnesota, which has 966 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Laryngeal Dystonia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which 1Hz repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is the first listed.

NCT02957942 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02957942 about?

NCT02957942 is a clinical study titled "rTMS in Spasmodic Dysphonia". Focal dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by excessive involuntary muscle contractions of any body part. Spasmodic dysphonia (SD) is a type of focal dystonia characterized by excessive contraction of intrinsic muscles in the larynx, leading to difficulty in speaking and affect...

What is the current status of trial NCT02957942?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2017-01. Estimated completion is 2018-12.

What conditions does trial NCT02957942 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Laryngeal Dystonia, Spasmodic Dysphonia.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02957942?

The interventions under investigation include: 1Hz repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02957942?

This trial is sponsored by University of Minnesota, which has 966 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02957942 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Minnesota. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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