Abstract
As part of the first randomized, sham-timulation controlled trial on deep brain stimulation (DBS) in primary segmental or generalized dystonia, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was assessed by SF-36. After the 3-month sham-controlled phase, significant HRQoL improvement occurred only in the active-stimulation group. The open-label extension phase resulted in a significant improvement in all SF-36 domains following 6 months of neurostimulation. These results demonstrate a favorable impact of DBS on HRQoL in primary dystonia.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Movement Disorders |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 131-134 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 0885-3185 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15.01.2008 |