Idiopathic familial dystonia
Conditions
Interventions
52 participants will be studied. Ultrasound group: 26 participants with cervical dystonia received ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin application. Electromyography group: 26 participants with cervical
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Sponsors
Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho
Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Volunteers with cervical dystonia; maximum 20 years of illness; both genders; age between 18 and 75 years old
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Volunteers diagnosed with hematological pathologies; history of full anticoagulation; severe adverse reaction to botulinum toxin; unable to provide informed consent; cognitive and understanding impairment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find attenuation of involuntary movements in patients with cervical dystonia after application of botulinum toxin using ultrasound or electromyography methods through scores on the Toronto Scale for the Assessment of Spasmodic Torticollis (TWSTRS). We will see results immediately before and four to six weeks after application. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes are not expected | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactMayara Graciani
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Outcome results
None listed