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Multi-Target Pallidal and Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation for Hemi-Dystonia

Phase 1
Conditions
Dystonia, Secondary
Dystonia
Registration Number
NCT02982304
Lead Sponsor
University of British Columbia
Brief Summary

Dystonia is increasingly being considered as a multi-nodal network disorder involving both basal ganglia and cerebellar dysfunction. The aim of this study is to determine if "Multi-Target" Thalamic and Pallidal Deep Brain Stimulation improves hemi-dystonia patients who are receiving inadequate therapy from GPi DBS.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
4
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Diagnosed with hemi-dystonia secondary to stroke
  2. Candidate for GPi DBS
  3. Able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  1. History of intracranial pathology (such as multiple sclerosis, tumors, or aneurysms) that may account for dystonia or essential tremor.
  2. History or evidence of ongoing psychiatric or neurodegenerative disorders (such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease).
  3. Incompetent adults or those unable to communicate.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Burke Fahn Marsden Disability Rating Scale (BFMDRS)3 months
SF-36 Quality of Life Scale3 months
Adverse effects of Vim or Vim + GPi Neuromodulation3 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Vancouver General Hospital

🇨🇦

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver General Hospital
🇨🇦Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Christopher R Honey, MD, DPhil
Contact
604.875.5894
chris.honey@telus.net

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