A study to evaluate the effectiveness of exercise in the treatment of cervical dystonia.

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: Idiopathic Cervical Dystonia; Neurological - Other neurological disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12607000643471
• Lead Sponsor: Westmead Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2007-12-19
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of cervical dystonia for at least 6 months, committment to maintain any other medications for cervical dystonia at the same dose for the duration of the study.

Exclusion Criteria

Any concurrent severe cervical spine condition (eg. severe arthritis).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Toronto Western Spasmodic Torticollis Rating Scale (TWSTRS).[At baseline, at 6, 12 and 16 weeks after commencement of treatment.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Cervical Dystonia Questionnaire (CDQ-24)[At baseline, at 6, 12 and 16 weeks after commencement of treatment.];Beck depression inventory[At baseline, at 6, 12 and 16 weeks after commencement of treatment.];Cervical spine active range of motion in the directions of flexion, extension, left and right rotation and lateral flexion, and suboccipital flexion and extension.[At baseline, at 6, 12 and 16 weeks after commencement of treatment.]