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New treatment option for Psychogenic Dystonia
Official title Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Training in Psychogenic Disorders
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04777825
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- To study whether Heart Rate Variability (HRV) biofeedback training can improve abnormal head posture and painful symptomatology in patients with "cervical dystonia" not selected for DBS after extensive screening in a specialized unit but diagnosed " dysfunctional ". Patients of the respiratory coherence group will receive HRV biofeedback training for 12 sessions during a 6 months-period.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75
You may be able to join if
- Age 18 to 75
- Responding to somatoform disorder characteristics as described in ICD-10 (F45: "The onset of physical symptoms associated with an insistent medical...
- Patient benefiting from a social security scheme
You likely can't join if
- Simulation identified with obvious search for secondary benefit according to the ICD-10 classification ( Z76.5 Simulator: Person pretending to be ill...
- Any other specific PAT-specific CEP (botulinum toxin, psychotherapy and/or relaxation provided by a professional (CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, etc.))...
- Absence foreseeable at least 30% of the sessions,
- Lack of informed consent.
- Pregnancy or planned pregnancy during the study period, Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Major protected by law or patient under guardianship or curatorship
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 18 to 75
- Responding to somatoform disorder characteristics as described in ICD-10 (F45: "The onset of physical symptoms associated with an insistent medical quest, persisting despite repeated negative assessments and statements...
- Patient benefiting from a social security scheme
- Simulation identified with obvious search for secondary benefit according to the ICD-10 classification ( Z76.5 Simulator: Person pretending to be ill (with obvious motivation"), or DSM-V(V65.2)
- Any other specific PAT-specific CEP (botulinum toxin, psychotherapy and/or relaxation provided by a professional (CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, etc.)) scheduled within 6 months, with the exception of the usual analgesics (Tier...
- Absence foreseeable at least 30% of the sessions,
- Lack of informed consent.
- Pregnancy or planned pregnancy during the study period, Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Major protected by law or patient under guardianship or curatorship
- Participation in other ongoing research
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Montpellier, France
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Montpellier, France. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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