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Online Research Study on Reproductive Factors and Cervical Dystonia (Uploaded 12.04.14)

01 Oct

university-of-tennessee

University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Reproductive Factors and Cervical Dystonia

Description of project:

We are conducting an online research study related to the correlation between various reproductive, hormonal and environmental factors with cervical dystonia. Your participation will take approximately 30 minutes and will require the completion of an online questionnaire.

To participate:
• You must have been diagnosed with cervical dystonia
• You must be at least 18 years of age
• You must have access to the internet
• You must ask at least two (2) biologically-unrelated individuals (such as friends or co-workers) of the same gender and approximate age as you to also complete the questionnaire as control subject

Please access the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7KY7FCF

Participation is entirely voluntary. Submissions are anonymous. No identifying information will be requested linking you to the information you provide.

This study is being conducted under the guidance of Dr. Mark LeDoux, Professor of Neurology at UTHSC, and member of the NIH-funded Dystonia Coalition. This research project has been reviewed and approved by the UTHSC Institutional Review Board.

IRB NUMBER: 14-03166-XP
IRB APPROVAL DATE: 09/29/2014