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RECRUITING
NCT05506085

Deep Brain Stimulation for Laryngeal Dystonia: From Mechanism to Optimal Application

Sponsor: Indiana University

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Summary

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure used to treat tremors, and dystonia. This study will enroll people who have a form of focal dystonia that affects their vocal cords called Adductor Laryngeal dystonia (ADLD). Participants will undergo Deep Brain Stimulation surgery to treat laryngeal dystonia as part of their clinical care. Before surgery, as part of the study they will have specialized testing to study the movement of the vocal cords, as well as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). While in the operating room, researchers will examine brain waves to better understand how faulty brain firing patterns lead to dystonia. After surgery, and activation of the deep brain stimulator, participants will repeat speech testing and vocal cord imaging as well as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 70 Years

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

12

Start Date

2022-10-01

Completion Date

2030-08-01

Last Updated

2025-07-17

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DEVICE

Deep Brain Stimulation

Deep Brain Stimulation of Globus Pallidus interna

Locations (1)

Indiana University

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States