Analysis of Three-dimensional Movements of the Head in Cervical Dystonia (STAC1)

Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild

Status: Completed

Conditions: Cervical Dystonia

Study type: Observational

Funder types: NETWORK

Identifiers

NCT02069548

2013-A01400-45

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study addresses postures and range of motion in cervical dystonia (Spasmodic Torticollis). It uses 3D miniature and wireless motion captures sensors, and aims to increase the understanding of the biomechanics of the movement disorders of the cervical column in this pathology. In addition, the clinical state of cervical dystonia of the patients will be assessed, using the Toronto Western Spasmodic Torticollis Rating Scale (TWSTRS). The investigators will compare the results between control and study groups.

Enrollment: 63 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 70 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Segmental cervical dystonia diagnosed by a neurological specialist in movement disorders

Exclusion criteria

• Neurological pathology other than cervical dystonia such as Parkinson's disease, head tremor, severe pain or cervical ailment, which would have required a treatment within the last six months
• Neuroleptic treatment in course
• Pregnancy
• breast feeding

Trial design

63 participants in 2 patient groups

Cervical dystonia

matched controlled subjects

Description:

matched in age (+/- 5 years) and gender