Physiotherapy and Botox for Cervical Dystonia: Impact of Sensory Tricks and Brain Imaging Insights
Launched by IRCCS SAN RAFFAELE · Mar 11, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
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ClinConnect Summary
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Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria fo patients with Cervical Dystonia:
- • Adult onset idiopathic CD according to established diagnostic criteria (Albanese et al., Eur J Neur, 2011) with and without an effective sensory trick will be eligible for the study
- • Exclusion Criteria for all participants
- • presence of fixed postures because of skeletal neck deformity;
- • history of (other) systemic, neurologic, psychiatric diseases, head injury, cardiovascular events, and cerebrovascular alterations visible at an MRI scan;
- • alcohol and/or psychotropic drugs abuse;
- • contraindication to perform MRI scan (cardiac pace-maker or other types of cardiac catheters, splinters or metallic shards, metallic prosthesis not compatible with magnetic field generated by MRI, claustrophobia).
About Irccs San Raffaele
IRCCS San Raffaele is a prestigious research hospital and clinical trial sponsor based in Milan, Italy, renowned for its commitment to advancing medical science through innovative research and high-quality patient care. As an Institute for Research and Healthcare, it specializes in a wide range of therapeutic areas, including oncology, neurology, and cardiology, and is dedicated to translating scientific discoveries into effective clinical practices. With a multidisciplinary team of experts and state-of-the-art facilities, IRCCS San Raffaele plays a pivotal role in conducting rigorous clinical trials that contribute to the development of novel treatments and improve patient outcomes globally.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Milano, Italia, Italy
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Massimo MF Filippi, MD
Principal Investigator
IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported