The Effect of Psychoeducational Diagnosis Communication on Perception of Illness, Satisfaction, and Behavioral Intentions Among Patients With Functional Neurological Movement Disorders
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Conditions studied: Functional Neurological Disorder, Functional Movement Disorder
In brief
Functional neurological movement disorders are common conditions that can lead to significant limitations in daily life. They result from a functional disorder in the brain. A clear, understandable, and empathetic explanation of the diagnosis is a crucial first step in treatment. The purpose of this clinical study is to investigate how a clear and detailed explanation of the diagnosis of functional neurological movement disorders affects patients' understanding of their condition and their symptoms The investigators are interested in how well patients understand the diagnosis and the symptoms they experience as the disease progresses, as well as how the conversation between patient and doctor is experienced from both perspectives. In addition, as part of the study, a one-time examination using brain imaging (magnetic resonance imaging) will be conducted to better understand possible differences in brain function.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07588282
- Run by
- Medical University of Graz
- People needed
- 35
- Starts
- 2026-03-31
- Expected to finish
- 2027-12-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-14
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Presence of any of the following functional movement disorders:
- Functional paralysis
- Functional seizures
- Functional tremor
- Functional drop attacks
- Functional dystonia
- Functional twitching
- Functional facial symptoms
- Functional tics
- Functional parkinsonism
You may not qualify if…
- The patient is unable to give informed consent.
- The patient is temporarily unable to give informed consent.
- The patient does not have sufficiently understand German language to answer the questionnaires (the questionnaires are available only in German).
Where it is running
- Medical University of Graz — Graz, Austria (enrolling)
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