CompletedNot Applicable

Randomized DB Controlled Trial of Botulinum Toxin A in Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain and Spasticity

United States21 participantsStarted 2003-09

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether botulinum toxin type A injected into muscles around the shoulder is effective in treating shoulder pain and improving function in patients with shoulder pain and involuntary muscle tightness after a stroke.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Post stroke greater than 2 months * Shoulder pain despite PT/OT interventions * Weight greater than 88 lbs * Stable medically * Spasticity Exclusion Criteria: * Myasthenia gravis or other medical conditions that preclude use of botulinum toxin * Pregnancy * Infection or dermatologic conditions at the injection site

What they're measuring

Change in Pain Rating From Baseline to Four Weeks

Timeframe: baseline and four weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00661089

SponsorShirley Ryan AbilityLab

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2009-03

Results submitted2011-10-01

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