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Reduce Inefficiencies in Management of Spasticity

United States80 participantsStarted 2026-06-15

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a spasticity screener and to determine if the spasticity screener results are useful to healthcare providers and impact clinical decision making

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Currently admitted for an acute hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke; recurrent stroke allowed if no spasticity at baseline * NIHSS score of \> 0 on items 5 or 6 (required of at least 1 limb) * Willingness to participate in the study for 24 months * Able to sign consent form or availability of a legally authorized representative to sign * Able to read/write in English * Identified MD for follow up post hospitalization Exclusion Criteria: * Botulinum toxin use for any indication within the past 12 weeks * Acute life threatening illness * Prior limb injury or neurological diagnosis that limited movement in the now affected limb(s) * Any terminal illness that would limit participation in study follow ups * Known spasticity or other movement disorders that impact tone

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Time to detect spasticity from incidence of stroke

Timeframe: From baseline to 24 months after stroke

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07639632

SponsorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2029-08-01

Contact for this trial

Sean I Savitz, MD

(713) 500-7083 Sean.I.Savitz@uth.tmc.edu

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.