AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF INDIVIDUALS WITH ISOLATED DYSTONIA

Date Added
December 15th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00148611
Researcher
Christine Cooper

List of Studies


Keywords
Movement Disorders
Summary

This is an observational study to further characterize and quantify disease severity
and impact (including change over time) in individuals with either segmental, multifocal, or generalized dystonia. Subjects will be aged 12-65 years old and clinically diagnosed with isolated (or primary) dystonia. Participation will include 2 visits over 120 days in which subjects will be asked to answer questions about their dystonia and related symptoms.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Sandra Wilson
8437924616
wilsosan@musc.edu

exPDite-2: A Phase 3 Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Midbrain Dopaminergic Neuronal Cell Therapy (Bemdaneprocel) for Participants With Parkinsons Disease

Date Added
January 27th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00147082
Researcher
Andrew Ameri

List of Studies

Keywords
Movement Disorders, Parkinsons
Summary

This study will test if bemdaneprocel (the "study drug") is safe and effective in improving symptoms in participants with Parkinson's Disease. The symptoms of PD are due to a loss of cells that make a specific chemical in your brain called dopamine. The study drug is a cell therapy that contains live brain cells that produce dopamine. This study will last 5 to 8 years, and depending on randomization group between 23-32 study visits.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Sandra Wilson
843-792-4616
wilsosan@musc.edu

An Exploratory Study of the Potential for Rational Immune System Manipulation to Prevent Emergence of Synucleinopathy Manifestations in Persons with REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD)

Date Added
September 3rd, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00151041
Researcher
Christine Cooper

List of Studies


Keywords
Parkinsons, Sleep Disorders
Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if a drug called adalimumab can reduce or prevent emergence or progression of synuclein-related neurodegeneration, or nerve cell death, in people diagnosed with REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD.) About 108 individuals, aged 50-80, will be enrolled in this study, half of whom will receive the active study drug and half of whom will receive placebo. Participants would receive 40 mg adalimumab, administered subcutaneously every 2 weeks or matching placebo for up to 2 years (96 weeks).

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Sandra Wilson
8437924616
movementresearch@musc.edu



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