Radiosurgery for spasticity after stroke or injury
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a non-invasive radiation treatment (radiosurgery) to reduce severe muscle stiffness (spasticity) that hasn't improved with other treatments. It may help people with spasticity caused by stroke, spinal cord injury, or cerebral palsy.
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Who can take part
- You have long-term muscle stiffness or spasms that haven't improved with standard treatments.
- You are at least 16 years old.
- You can lie flat on your back for the planning and treatment scans.
- Your target nerve can be seen clearly on a CT or MRI scan.
- If you could become pregnant, you must have a negative pregnancy test before treatment.
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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