Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Efficacy of Levetiracetam in Oromandibular and Cranial Dystonia: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Cross-Over Study
Brief Summary:
Background:
- People with dystonia cannot control their muscle contractions. This disorder can affect different body areas. When it affects the face, tongue, and jaw, it is called oromandibular dystonia (OMD) or cranial dystonia (CD). Researchers want to find out if a drug that treats seizures may help people with this kind of dystonia.
Objective:
- To see if levetiracetam can improve symptoms of jaw or face dystonia.
Eligibility:
- Adults ages 18 70 with OMD or CD.
Design: