MRgFUS Pallidotomy for the Treatment of Task Specific Focal Hand Dystonia (TSFD)

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Task-Specific Focal Dystonia
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
21 – 75
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Device Feasibility
Participants needed
10 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Maryland, Baltimore · Other
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About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of MRI-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) for treating task specific focal hand dystonias (TSFD). TSFD is a type of dystonia that affects hand movements during specific tasks such as writing, playing instruments or typing, often causing involuntarily movements or cramping.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Clinical diagnosis of moderate to severe TSFD with impact in their daily function or occupation function 2. Patients who failed to response or had unsatisfactory response to the first treatment, such as Botulinum toxin treatment or DBS or refuse these alternative options 3. A…
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Dheeraj Gandhi, MD

(248)-497-8856

dgandhi@umm.edu

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Najme Hosseini

410-328-4068

NHosseini@som.umaryland.edu

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