Botulinum toxin for children with CP: benefits vs harm
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how botulinum toxin injections affect the muscles of children with spastic cerebral palsy, comparing them to typically developing children to understand the balance between treatment benefits and potential muscle damage.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 2 and 16 years old
- Has a diagnosis of spastic type cerebral palsy (or high risk)
- Able to walk with or without aids (GMFCS Level I to III)
- No botulinum toxin injections in the calf muscle in the past 10 months
- No previous surgery on the muscles being studied
- No severe ankle deformities or significant weight issues
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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