Injecting botox for stiff muscles: hands or ultrasound?
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of giving Botox injections to reduce muscle stiffness in people with spastic paraplegia: one uses the doctor's hands to find the injection spot, and the other uses ultrasound to guide the needle. The goal is to see if ultrasound guidance improves the results.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older
- You must have a diagnosis of spastic paraplegia
- Your muscle stiffness must be moderate (not too mild or too severe), as measured by a standard rating scale
- You must have enough muscle strength (at least a score of 3 on a strength test)
- You must be enrolled in a rehabilitation program
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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