This trial is enrolling 30 participants with cervical spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, or stroke to test the effect of upper limb surgery versus botulinum toxin (botox) injections on spasticity. If included, participants will first receive botox injections, followed by tendon lengthening surgery at least 3 months later. Final testing of spasticity will be performed after 6 months.
Type
Details
- Participants will first receive botulinum toxin (botox) injections, followed by tendon lengthening surgery at least 3 months later. - Final testing of spasticity will be performed after 6 months.
Main benefits
Spasticity
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Pain
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
Learn moreWings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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