Effects of Exercise on Dystonia Pathophysiology
ConditionDystonia
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age30-85
SponsorUniversity of Florida
About this trial
The purpose of this research study is to investigate how the brain and motor behavior changes in individuals with dystonia in response to exercise training.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Patients have predominantly focal cervical dystonia and whose diagnosis will be confirmed by a movement disorders specialist following criteria recommended by Movement Disorders Society.
Moderate disease severity.
Are 30 to 85 years old
Are able to tolerate exercise sessions.
Disqualifiers
Participating in an alternate structured exercise program, receiving regular physical or occupational therapy
Have significant pain, spondylosis or active arthritis
Fail the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
Have significant cognitive impairment
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Progressive resistance exercise
- Standard of care
Treatment groups
56 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
University of Florida
Lead sponsor
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov