Pallidal Stimulation in Patients With Idiopathic Generalised Dystonia

August 28, 2007 updated by: Groupe Hospitalier Pitie-Salpetriere

Pallidal stimulation is effective in patients with generalised idiopathic dystonia. The aim of this study is to:

  1. evaluate the efficacy and safety of this treatment in patients with idiopathic generalised dystonia, 3 years after surgery and
  2. assess the recurrence of the motor symptoms after the switch off.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Phase 3

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Paris, France
        • Recruiting
        • Centre d'Investigation Clinique-Hôpital Pitié-Salpetriere
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Marie Vidailhet, MD, PhD

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

15 years to 65 years (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Idiopathic generalised dystonia
  • Pallidal stimulation

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Mini-mental status (MMS) < 24
  • Severe psychiatric disorder

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Study Director: Marie Vidailhet, MD, PhD, Hôpital Saint-Antoine

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 12, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 12, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 15, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 29, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 28, 2007

Last Verified

September 1, 2005

More Information

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