Patient Volunteers with Focal Hand Dystonia Needed
A novel experimental treatment for focal hand
dystonia or writer’s cramp is currently being conducted at the University of
Minnesota in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. This study
involves non-invasive stimulation of the brain using repetitive transcranial
magnetic stimulation, rTMS. Regions of the brain controlling movement have
previously been shown to have abnormal activity that may cause the abnormal
posturing and movements observed in writer’s cramp. We have recently found encouraging
results using rTMS with patients demonstrating lasting modifications in brain
activity and writing performance. We
are further investigating this technique to more fully understand the
therapeutic potential of rTMS in people with focal hand dystonia. Volunteers
between the ages of 18-65 that have experienced activity-specific movement
control problems are being sought to participate. If you are interested in
receiving more information, please contact Teresa Kimberley, PhD, PT at
612-626-4096 or tjk@umn.edu
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