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Filter by:This study is a drug use investigation program of BOTOX. The objective of this investigation is to collect and assess information on the safety and efficacy of BOTOX injections in subjects with a diagnosis of spasmodic dysphonia in daily clinical practice. All subjects treated with BOTOX for spasmodic dysphonia after obtaining approval for the indication of BOTOX for spasmodic dysphonia will be included in this study. Approximately 400 subjects will be included in the study. The observation period per subject will be up to 12 months from the date of the first administration of BOTOX. The total study duration will be will be approximately 3 years from the date of approval for the indication of BOTOX for spasmodic dysphonia. BOTOX is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc.
The contribution of genetic risk factors to the development of focal dystonias is evident. However, understanding of how variations in the causative gene expression lead to variations in brain abnormalities in different phenotypes of dystonia (e.g., familial, sporadic) remains limited. The research program of the investigators is set to determine the relationship between brain changes and genetic risk factors in laryngeal dystonia (or spasmodic dysphonia). The researchers use a novel approach of combined imaging genetics, next-generation DNA sequencing, and clinical-behavioral testing. The use of a cross-disciplinary approach as a tool for the discovery of the mediating neural mechanisms that bridge the gap from DNA sequence to the pathophysiology of dystonia holds a promise for the understanding of the mechanistic aspects of brain function affected by risk gene variants, which can be used reliably for the discovery of associated genes and neural integrity markers for this disorder. The expected outcome of this study may lead to better clinical management of this disorder, including its improved detection, accurate diagnosis, and assessment of the risk of developing dystonia in family members.
Evaluate voice and swallowing outcomes post operatively.