Who is eligible for clinical trial NCT05317390?

Participants must meet the protocol's inclusion criteria for Dystonia. Confirm all requirements with the study coordinator.

Does clinical trial NCT05317390 provide travel or cost reimbursement?

Check with the site coordinator at the participating facility for travel and lodging stipend availability, and for which routine-care costs are covered.

🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2025-11-24

Clinical Validation of DystoniaNet Deep Learning Platform for Diagnosis of Isolated Dystonia (NCT05317390)

🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 📋 Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This research involves retrospective and prospective studies for clinical validation of a DystoniaNet deep learning platform for the diagnosis of isolated dystonia.

Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (3 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (3 items).

Location: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary — Boston, Massachusetts

🧪 Interventions in This Study

DystoniaNet-based diagnosis of isolated dystonia (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Check every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).

Males and females of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, with age across the lifespan;
Patients will have at least one of the forms of dystonia, including focal dystonia (e.g., laryngeal, cervical, oromandibular, blepharospasm, focal hand, musicians), segmental dystonia, or generalized dystonia;
Patients will have other movement disorders (Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dyskinesia, myoclonus) and other non-neurological conditions (tic disorders, torticollis, ulnar nerve entrapments, temporomandibular disorders, dysphonia) that mimic dystonic symptoms.

Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:

Exclusion criteria:
Patients who are incapable of giving informed consent;
Patients who are unable to undergo brain MRI due to the presence of certain tattoos and ferromagnetic objects in their bodies (e.g., implanted stimulators, surgical clips, prosthesis, artificial heart valve) that cannot be removed or due to pregnancy or breastfeeding at the time of the study.

🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary — Boston, Massachusetts

📞 Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (617) 573-6016

Email: simonyan_lab@meei.harvard.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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💡 How to Participate

Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.

🏛️ View Official NIH Record ↗