Effect of Botulinum Toxin Type A on Swallowing in Patients With Cervical Dystonia
Phase 4
Completed
- Conditions
- Torticollis
- Registration Number
- NCT01384214
- Lead Sponsor
- Allergan
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate swallowing efficiency in patients with cervical dystonia following treatment with botulinum toxin Type A.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 28
Inclusion Criteria
- Diagnosed with cervical dystonia
- Successfully completed Allergan study MedAff BTX-0616 with 16 weeks since last botulinum toxin Type A injection
- In need of additional botulinum toxin Type A injections
Exclusion Criteria
- Surgery or spinal cord stimulation for cervical dystonia
- Previous injections of phenol or alcohol for cervical dystonia
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change from Baseline in Oropharyngeal Swallow Efficiency (OPSE) Baseline, Week 2
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Toronto Western Spasmodic Torticollis Scale (TWSTRS) Total Score Week 4 Physician Assessment of Cervical Dystonia Severity Week 4 Global Assessment of Benefit by Physician Week 4 Global Assessment of Benefit by Patient Week 4 Patient Visual Analog Assessment of Pain Week 4
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