Research update
27 November 2007
Each of the three research projects funded by the Society has made progress in the past three months:
- Physiotherapy project: Now that the full amount of £150,000 has been raised, the project to evaluate the benefits of physiotherapy for people with cervical dystonia has started! The project is being run at two centres in Scotland: Glasgow and Aberdeen. A physiotherapist has been recruited at each centre and they have both started their training in France and will be starting their work with patients after Christmas.
- Oxford Blepharospasm device trial: We are now at the last hurdle before the project can start! The final application to use the simple device that clips to spectacles is with the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency). As soon as we receive approval, the project can finally begin.
- Childhood Onset Dystonia project: Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Dr Paul Eunson, will head a project to carry out a detailed audit of Scottish children and youngsters with dystonia (particularly the causes and treatments). An application is with the Ethics Committee, awaiting their approval. A positive decision is expected in the next few months.