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BOTOX® Economic Spasticity Trial (BEST)

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Muscle Spasticity
Interventions
Biological: Botulinum Toxin Type A 900kD
Biological: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT00549783
Lead Sponsor
Allergan
Brief Summary

This is a study to investigate if patients who have had a stroke and suffer from spasticity might benefit from being given BOTOX® in addition to the normal Standard Care. Spasticity is characterized by stiffness or frequent cramps accompanied by pain and abnormal movements and can prevent the carrying out of everyday tasks such as walking and getting dressed. BOTOX® is a neurotoxin, which is used to prevent the contraction of muscle fibre and has been shown to reduce spasticity significantly. Patients will be enrolled in this study at about 33 locations in Europe and Canada. Study participation will last for about 1 year.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
274
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients with stroke due to a primary cerebral hemorrhage/infarction
  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage producing an upper motor syndrome affecting one body side which results in a hemi-paralysis/plegia
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with fixed contracture as a result of spasticity in the upper or lower limb planned to be treated and/or patients with other causes of spasticity (e.g. multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, etc.)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Botulinum toxin type A 900kDBotulinum Toxin Type A 900kDFirst intra-muscular injection at the Baseline visit, and optional second injection of the randomised treatment after a minimum of 12 weeks to a maximum of 24 weeks following the Baseline visit.
PlaceboPlaceboFirst intra-muscular injection at the Baseline visit, and optional second injection of the randomised treatment after a minimum of 12 weeks to a maximum of 24 weeks following the Baseline visit.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Physician Assessment of Success, as Determined by Percentage of Patients Who Achieve Their Principal Active Functional Goal at Week 24Week 24

Physician assessment of success, as determined by percentage of patients who achieve their principal active functional goal (i.e. a score of 0 to +2 inclusive on the goal attainment scale \[GAS\]) at week 24 (or 10 weeks post second injection). The GAS is a 6-point scale where -3 means function is worse than at start, 0 means the expected goal was attained, and +2 is much better function than expected.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Physician Assessment of Success, as Determined by Percentage of Patients Who Achieve Their Principal Functional Goal at Week 12Week 12

Physician assessment of success, as determined by percentage of patients who achieve their principal functional goal (i.e., a score of 0 to +2 inclusive on the goal attainment scale \[GAS\]) at week 12. The GAS is 6-point scale where -3 means function is worse than at start, 0 means the expected goal was attained, and +2 is much better function than expected.

Physician Assessment of Success, as Determined by Percentage of Patients Who Achieve Their Principal Functional Goal at Week 52Week 52

Physician assessment of success, as determined by percentage of patients who achieve their principal functional goal (i.e., a score of 0 to +2 inclusive on the goal attainment scale \[GAS\]) at week 52. The GAS is a 6-point scale where -3 means function is worse than at start, 0 means the expected goal was attained, and +2 is much better function than expected

Patient Assessment of Success, as Determined by Percentage of Patients Who Achieve Their Principal Functional Goal at Week 12Week 12

Patient assessment of success, as determined by percentage of patients who achieve their principal functional goal (i.e., a score of 0 to +2 inclusive on the goal attainment scale \[GAS\]) at week 12. The GAS is a 6-point scale where -3 means function is worse than at start, 0 means the expected goal was attained, and +2 is much better function than expected.

Patient Assessment of Success, as Determined by Percentage of Patients Who Achieve Their Principal Functional Goal at Week 24Week 24

Patient assessment of success, as determined by percentage of patients who achieve their principal functional goal (i.e., a score of 0 to +2 inclusive on the goal attainment scale \[GAS\]) at week 24 (or 10 weeks post second injection). The GAS is a 6-point scale where -3 means function is worse than at start, 0 means the expected goal was attained, and +2 is much better function than expected.

Patient Assessment of Success, as Determined by Percentage of Patients Who Achieve Their Principal Functional Goal at Week 52Week 52

Patient assessment of success, as determined by percentage of patients who achieve their principal functional goal (i.e., a score of 0 to +2 inclusive on the goal attainment scale \[GAS\]) at week 52. The GAS is a 6-point scale where -3 means function is worse than at start, 0 means the expected goal was attained, and +2 is much better function than expected.

Activities of Daily Living Quality of Life (QOL) Score at Week 12Baseline, Week 12

Activities of Daily Living QOL score at week 12 as measured by SF-12 Physical Component (PCS-12). The SF-12 consists of 12 questions on various health questions. The PCS-12 is a sub-score calculated from the SF-12 total score based on the physical health questions where 0 is worse and 100 is best. A higher score indicates a better health state.

Activities of Daily Living Quality of Life (QOL) Score at Week 24Baseline, Week 24

Activities of daily living QOL score at week 24 (or 10 weeks post second injection) as measured by SF-12 Physical Component (PCS-12). The SF-12 consists of 12 questions on various health questions. The PCS-12 is a sub-score calculated from the SF-12 total score based on the physical health questions where 0 is worse and 100 is best. A higher score indicates a better health state.

Activities of Daily Living Quality of Life (QOL) Score at Week 52Baseline, Week 52

Activities of daily living QOL score at week 52 as measured by SF-12 Physical Component (PCS-12). The SF-12 consists of 12 questions on various health questions. The PCS-12 is a sub-score calculated from the SF-12 total score based on the physical health questions where 0 is worse and 100 is best. A higher score indicates a better health state.

Direct Costs for Canada52 Weeks

Direct healthcare costs associated with spasticity in cases where the primary reason for the use of the identified health care resource was the treatment of spasticity, or any related complications. Direct healthcare costs are presented in the local currency for Canada.

Direct Costs for Germany52 Weeks

Direct healthcare costs associated with spasticity in cases where the primary reason for the use of the identified health care resource was the treatment of spasticity, or any related complications. Direct healthcare costs are presented in the local currency for Germany.

Direct Costs for Sweden52 Weeks

Direct healthcare costs associated with spasticity in cases where the primary reason for the use of the identified health care resource was the treatment of spasticity, or any related complications. Direct healthcare costs are presented in the local currency for Sweden.

Direct Costs for the United Kingdom52 Weeks

Direct healthcare costs associated with spasticity in cases where the primary reason for the use of the identified health care resource was the treatment of spasticity, or any related complications. Direct healthcare costs are presented in the local currency for the United Kingdom.

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