Cold therapy for muscle stiffness in cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a cold treatment called cryoneurolysis to reduce painful muscle tightness in the shoulder or elbow for people with cerebral palsy. It is for those who have tried other treatments like injections or medications and found they didn't work well or weren't an option.
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Who can take part
- You have cerebral palsy
- You are over 12 years old
- You have disabling or painful muscle tightness in the shoulder or elbow
- Other treatments (like botox injections or oral medications) did not help or could not be used
- You have not had a botox injection in the last 3 months
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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