Zinc as an Adjunctive Therapy for Cervical Dystonia (NCT07140874)
Evaluation of Supplemental Zinc as an Adjunct to Prolong the Duration of Benefit After Botulinum Toxin Injections in Subjects With Cervical Dystonia
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate if supplemental zinc can prolong the duration of benefit of botulinum toxin injections in cervical dystonia patients receiving care at the University of Florida. The main aims are: 1. To evaluate the efficacy of zinc citrate supplementation in prolonging the duration of symptom relief provided by botulinum toxin type A (Botox) injections in cervical dystonia patients. 2. To assess the safety and tolerability of zinc supplementation in this patient population. 3. To analyze the potential influence of zinc supplementation on the quality of life and functional outcomes in cervical dystonia patients receiving Botox. Researchers will compare zinc citrate to a placebo (a look-alike substance that contains no active drug) to see if zinc works to extend the effects of Botox. Participants will: Take zinc citrate or a placebo every day for 3 months, then cross over to the alternative treatment for another 3 months. Visit the clinic every 3 months for Botox injections, check ups and surveys.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases — Gainesville, Florida
Age range: 18 Years to 89 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases — Gainesville, Florida
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (352) 733-2412
Email: Julie.Segura@neurology.ufl.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.