Exercise program for cervical dystonia patients receiving botulinum toxin
Evaluation of the Effect of Personalized Exercise Program on Clinical Findings and Quality of Life of Patients With Cervical Dystonia Who Received Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection
This study tests if a personalized exercise program can help people with cervical dystonia feel better after getting botulinum toxin injections.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 34 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ankara University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Altındağ) |
| Trial ID | NCT05502718 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of a personalized exercise program on patients with cervical dystonia who have received botulinum toxin type A injections. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving a comprehensive exercise regimen including stretching and strengthening, and the other receiving only breathing and rhythmic coordination exercises. The aim is to assess improvements in clinical findings and quality of life through these interventions. The study will compare the outcomes between the two groups to determine the effectiveness of the personalized exercise approach.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 diagnosed with cervical dystonia who have received botulinum toxin injections.
Not a fit: Patients with cardiovascular, systemic, or musculoskeletal issues that prevent exercise participation will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the quality of life and reduce symptoms for patients with cervical dystonia.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing debate about the role of exercise in treating cervical dystonia, this specific approach combining personalized exercise with botulinum toxin treatment is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Be over 18 years old * Completion of Informed Signed Consent Form * Diagnosis of cervical dystonia by neurology * Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia in Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Neurology Department Movement Disorders Outpatient Clinic * To have the necessary infrastructure to watch the prepared exercise videos on computers, phones, tablets. Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiovascular, systemic or musculoskeletal problems that prevent participation in the exercise program * Presence of dementia/cognitive disorder or symptomatic psychiatric disease, which was previously diagnosed or detected during the anamnesis process, preventing participation in the program * Failure to approve the Informed Signed Consent Form
Where this trial is running
Ankara, Altındağ
- Ankara University Faculty of Medicine — Ankara, Altındağ, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sehim Kutlay
- Email: sehim.kutlay@gmail.com
- Phone: +905325625906
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.