Cervical Dystonia
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the cervical muscular force control , taking into account the proprioceptive signals, in patients with and without cervical dystonia.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* patients presenting focal or segmental cervical dystonia diagnosed by a neurologist expert in the diseases with abnormal movements * having signed a consent for study participation No Inclusion Criteria: Neurological affection other than cervical dystonia (typical or atypical parkinsonism, other ...) * Severe pain, trauma or disease of the cervical spine known or suspected other than cervical dystonia requiring treatment in the last 6 months * Ongoing neuroleptic treatment * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Lack of insurance coverage For patients, are added the following no inclusion criteria are added: * Trembling cervical dystonia * Injection of botulinum toxin in the past three months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measuring (in Newton) of the muscular force exerted by extending movements of the cervical spine in static and dynamic condition | two hours |
Countries
France