Mov Disord January 2025 PMID 39487633

Focused Ultrasound Pallidothalamic Tractotomy in Cervical Dystonia: A Pilot Study.

Shiro Horisawa, Ryo Saito, Bohui Qian, Hiroki Hori, Kilsoo Kim, Masato Murakami, Toru Kakegawa, Keiichi Abe, Atsushi Fukui, Kotaro Kohara, Mutsumi Iijima, Takakazu Kawamata, Takaomi Taira

Mentions

26
Peak: 18 in Nov 2024
across 6 sources since Nov 2024

Extended reach

33,314
potential audience

Total likes

131

Video views

2,355

Mentions per month

Nov 2024 – Mar 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter16 posts
  • News3 articles
  • Bluesky2 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Blogs2 articles
  • Instagram1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Many posts praise the study for being the first clinical trial of its kind, using words like 'thrilled' and 'game changer' which indicate excitement and positive outlook. The tone is optimistic, emphasizing the potential global impact, but the depth of analysis remains moderate, as most focus on the novelty rather than detailed critique.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express strong support and enthusiasm for the study and its potential impact, reflecting positive reception.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity, with several mentioning the groundbreaking nature of the clinical trial and its promising results.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some comments show some engagement by quoting results or highlighting the importance, overall depth is moderate.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest recognition of the potential for this treatment to influence the field, though mostly in preliminary stages.

Abstract in brief

  • This pilot study investigated the use of focused ultrasound (FUS) pallidothalamic tractotomy as a treatment for cervical dystonia, finding significant improvements in symptom severity and dystonia scales over 6 months.
  • The primary outcome was measured by the Toronto Western Spasmodic Torticollis Rating Scale (TWSTRS), which showed a notable reduction, indicating symptom improvement; secondary measures like mood and adverse events were also monitored.
  • While results are promising, some patients experienced side effects such as reduced hand dexterity and weight gain, and the study involved only ten patients, so more research is needed to confirm safety and efficacy.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
堀澤士朗 Shiro Horisawa
@SHorisawa21 · X

Thrilled to report the world’s first clinical trial of focused ultrasound for cervical dystonia, thanks to the support of the FUS Foundation. This treatment is sure to make a global impact! #Cervical #Dystonia #Focused #Ultrasound #FUSFoundation https://t.co/OoUC7QsP1l

Nov 2, 2024 · 39 likes · 11 shares · 495 followers View post →
東京女子医科大学機能神経外科
@twmu_kinougeka · X

頚部ジストニア(痙性斜頸)に対する集束超音波凝固術の世界初の臨床試験の論文がmovement disordersに掲載されました

Nov 2, 2024 · 23 likes · 369 followers View post →
Abhimanyu Mahajan
@AMahajanMD · X

Focused Ultrasound Pallidothalamic Tractotomy in Cervical Dystonia by ⁦@SHorisawa21⁩and colleagues in ⁦@MDJ_Journal⁩ ✅Open-label, non-controlled pilot study in 10 patients ✅Primary outcome: change in TWSTRS ✅ Results: 43.4% improvement https://t.co/pKfa8UttEk

Nov 2, 2024 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 5,731 followers View post →
Michael Fox
@foxmdphd · X

RT @SHorisawa21: Thrilled to report the world’s first clinical trial of focused ultrasound for cervical dystonia, thanks to the support of…

Nov 2, 2024 · 11 shares · 6,691 followers View post →
KSK@neuropsychiatry
@ksktkht8 · X

RT @SHorisawa21: Thrilled to report the world’s first clinical trial of focused ultrasound for cervical dystonia, thanks to the support of…

Nov 2, 2024 · 11 shares · 4,572 followers View post →
Focused Ultrasound Foundation
@FUSFoundation · X

RT @SHorisawa21: Thrilled to report the world’s first clinical trial of focused ultrasound for cervical dystonia, thanks to the support of…

Nov 4, 2024 · 11 shares · 3,323 followers View post →

All mentions

みんみん
@minmin03hell02 · X

RT @SHorisawa21: Thrilled to report the world’s first clinical trial of focused ultrasound for cervical dystonia, thanks to the support of…

Nov 8, 2024 · 11 shares · 482 followers View post →
Daniel Corp
@danieltcorp · X

RT @SHorisawa21: Thrilled to report the world’s first clinical trial of focused ultrasound for cervical dystonia, thanks to the support of…

Nov 4, 2024 · 11 shares · 443 followers View post →
Gamaleldin osman
@jamaleldin · X

RT @SHorisawa21: Thrilled to report the world’s first clinical trial of focused ultrasound for cervical dystonia, thanks to the support of…

Nov 4, 2024 · 11 shares · 1,358 followers View post →
Focused Ultrasound Foundation
@FUSFoundation · X

RT @SHorisawa21: Thrilled to report the world’s first clinical trial of focused ultrasound for cervical dystonia, thanks to the support of…

Nov 4, 2024 · 11 shares · 3,323 followers View post →
Focused Ultrasound Foundation
@FUSFoundation · X

RT @AMahajanMD: Focused Ultrasound Pallidothalamic Tractotomy in Cervical Dystonia by ⁦@SHorisawa21⁩and colleagues in ⁦@MDJ_Journal⁩ ✅Open…

Nov 4, 2024 · 2 shares · 3,323 followers View post →
Sheikh Momin
@sheikhneuro · X

RT @SHorisawa21: Thrilled to report the world’s first clinical trial of focused ultrasound for cervical dystonia, thanks to the support of…

Nov 3, 2024 · 11 shares · 729 followers View post →
東京女子医科大学機能神経外科
@twmu_kinougeka · X

RT @SHorisawa21: Thrilled to report the world’s first clinical trial of focused ultrasound for cervical dystonia, thanks to the support of…

Nov 3, 2024 · 11 shares · 369 followers View post →
Michael Fox
@foxmdphd · X

RT @SHorisawa21: Thrilled to report the world’s first clinical trial of focused ultrasound for cervical dystonia, thanks to the support of…

Nov 2, 2024 · 11 shares · 6,691 followers View post →
Juho Joutsa
@JJoutsa · X

RT @AMahajanMD: Focused Ultrasound Pallidothalamic Tractotomy in Cervical Dystonia by ⁦@SHorisawa21⁩and colleagues in ⁦@MDJ_Journal⁩ ✅Open…

Nov 2, 2024 · 2 shares · 687 followers View post →
Abhimanyu Mahajan
@amahajanmd.bsky.social · Bluesky

https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mds.30030

Nov 2, 2024 View post →
Abhimanyu Mahajan
@amahajanmd.bsky.social · Bluesky

Focused Ultrasound Pallidothalamic Tractotomy in Cervical Dystonia by ⁦@SHorisawa21⁩and colleagues in ⁦@MDJ_Journal⁩ ✅Open-label, non-controlled pilot study in 10 patients ✅Primary outcome: change in TWSTRS ✅ Results: 43.4% improvement ...

Nov 2, 2024 · 1 share View post →
Abhimanyu Mahajan
@AMahajanMD · X

Focused Ultrasound Pallidothalamic Tractotomy in Cervical Dystonia by ⁦@SHorisawa21⁩and colleagues in ⁦@MDJ_Journal⁩ ✅Open-label, non-controlled pilot study in 10 patients ✅Primary outcome: change in TWSTRS ✅ Results: 43.4% improvement https://t.co/pKfa8UttEk

Nov 2, 2024 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 5,731 followers View post →
Maximilian U. Friedrich
@vertigologist · X

RT @SHorisawa21: Thrilled to report the world’s first clinical trial of focused ultrasound for cervical dystonia, thanks to the support of…

Nov 2, 2024 · 11 shares · 1,455 followers View post →
中坪 大輔
@dai_ex_view · X

RT @SHorisawa21: Thrilled to report the world’s first clinical trial of focused ultrasound for cervical dystonia, thanks to the support of…

Nov 2, 2024 · 11 shares · 82 followers View post →
Hael Abdulrazeq, MD
@AbdulrazeqHael · X

RT @SHorisawa21: Thrilled to report the world’s first clinical trial of focused ultrasound for cervical dystonia, thanks to the support of…

Nov 2, 2024 · 11 shares · 513 followers View post →
KSK@neuropsychiatry
@ksktkht8 · X

RT @SHorisawa21: Thrilled to report the world’s first clinical trial of focused ultrasound for cervical dystonia, thanks to the support of…

Nov 2, 2024 · 11 shares · 4,572 followers View post →
堀澤士朗 Shiro Horisawa
@SHorisawa21 · X

Thrilled to report the world’s first clinical trial of focused ultrasound for cervical dystonia, thanks to the support of the FUS Foundation. This treatment is sure to make a global impact! #Cervical #Dystonia #Focused #Ultrasound #FUSFoundation https://t.co/OoUC7QsP1l

Nov 2, 2024 · 39 likes · 11 shares · 495 followers View post →
東京女子医科大学機能神経外科
@twmu_kinougeka · X

頚部ジストニア(痙性斜頸)に対する集束超音波凝固術の世界初の臨床試験の論文がmovement disordersに掲載されました

Nov 2, 2024 · 23 likes · 369 followers View post →
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