Early botulinum shots to prevent shoulder shape problems
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether early injections of botulinum toxin into a baby’s arm muscles can prevent the shoulder from changing shape in infants with obstetrical brachial plexus palsy (OBPP). It also checks that the injections are safe and effective over time.
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Who can take part
- Your baby has OBPP on only one side (not both arms)
- Your baby is between 10 and 11 months old
- Your baby has a higher risk for shoulder slipping out of place, based on arm movement testing and/or a specific score from a clinic exam
- A parent or guardian signs the consent form for the study
- The baby can have planned MRI scans at the children’s day hospital (including sedation rules if needed)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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