Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Jaw-closing Dystonia
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Neurology, Orthopedic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology, Orthopedics / Podiatry |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 3/28/2019 |
| Start Date: | April 15, 2019 |
| End Date: | February 1, 2020 |
| Contact: | Cameron Miller-Patterson, MD |
| Email: | millerpatterson@gmail.com |
| Phone: | 412-692-2527 |
6 patients with jaw-closing dystonia will be treated with neuromuscular electrical
stimulation over 8 weeks. The distance the mouth can be opened voluntarily and the
oro-mandibular dystonia questionnaire (OMDQ-25) will be employed to determine whether there
is any objective change in jaw opening or evidence of functional improvement.
stimulation over 8 weeks. The distance the mouth can be opened voluntarily and the
oro-mandibular dystonia questionnaire (OMDQ-25) will be employed to determine whether there
is any objective change in jaw opening or evidence of functional improvement.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Jaw-closing dystonia, which may be primary or secondary to a neurodegenerative disease
or medications.
- Unable to voluntarily open jaw fully on examination.
- Evidence of functional impairment resulting from dystonia including inability to
completely open the jaw during speaking or eating to such an extent that it interferes
with these tasks.
- Patient interested in participating, and willing to attend multiple treatment sessions
in the neurology clinic.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Presence of a cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or other implanted
electronic device.
- Inability to provide consent (either by the patient, spouse, or an identified power of
attorney).
- Age under 18 years.
- Pregnancy.
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