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The Effect of Abobotulinum Toxin A on the Symptoms of Raynaud's Phenomenon

Phase 4
Terminated
Conditions
Raynaud Phenomenon
Interventions
Other: Saline solution
Registration Number
NCT03639766
Lead Sponsor
University of Central Florida
Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the effect of abobotulinum toxin A on the symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon.

Detailed Description

This prospective double-blind randomized control trial seeks to compare a single formulation of BoNT, aboboutlinum toxin A (Dysport), to a placebo saline group, studying the effect of BoNT on Raynaud's symptoms among a more diverse population to provide insight into the patients most likely to benefit from BoNT.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
3
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male or female adult between 18 and 80 years of age
  • Must have health insurance
  • Must have a current diagnosis of Raynaud's phenomenon
Exclusion Criteria
  • Allergy to abobotulinum toxin A or its components
  • Diagnosis of myasthenia gravis
  • Previously received abobotulinum toxin vaccine
  • Previously undergone upper extremity vascular surgery (including surgical sympathectomy)
  • Currently receiving aminoglycoside antibiotics
  • Received abobotulinum toxin A treatment in either hand in the past 6 months
  • Pregnant women
  • Women currently breastfeeding
  • Current tobacco smoker (use in the past 12 months)
  • Unable to read and speak English
  • Adults unable to consent
  • Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers)
  • Prisoners

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Abobotulinum toxin AAbobotulinumtoxinAInjection of 300 units of abobotulinum toxin A in 10 ml of non-bacteriostatic normal saline to chosen hand.
Saline solutionSaline solutionInjection of 10 ml of non-bacteriostatic normal saline to chosen hand.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Raynaud's Condition Score12 months

Raynaud's Condition Score is a validated outcome measure used to assess a person's functionality owing to their Raynaud's symptoms. 0 to 10, with 0 being no symptoms and 10 being more severe symptoms of Raynaud's.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

UCF Health Lake Nona Office

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Orlando, Florida, United States

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