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Clinical Trials/NCT01041157
NCT01041157
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Phase 1

Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin Injection After Exercising Splenius Capitis Muscle in Patients With Cervical Dystonia

Jyväskylä Central Hospital1 site in 1 country22 target enrollmentSeptember 2008

Overview

Phase
Phase 1
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Torticollis
Sponsor
Jyväskylä Central Hospital
Enrollment
22
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Muscle tone in splenius capitis muscle
Last Updated
16 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of the botulinum toxin injection into muscle tone, strength and mobility with and without muscle exercise effect.

Detailed Description

The purpose is also to find out patients subjective symptoms between injections. Hypothesis: Efficiency of the botulinum toxin is more powerful with the muscle exercise before injection.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
September 2008
End Date
December 2011
Last Updated
16 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Crossover
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
Jyväskylä Central Hospital

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Clinical diagnosis of cervical dystonia
  • Spasticity in splenius capitis muscle
  • Regular treatment with botulinum toxin injection

Exclusion Criteria

  • Don't want to take part the Trial
  • Very long distance from home to Jyväskylä Central Hospital

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Muscle tone in splenius capitis muscle

Time Frame: five months

Secondary Outcomes

  • Neck muscle strength(five months)
  • Mobility in the neck(five months)
  • Pain in the neck(five months)

Study Sites (1)

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