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BOTOX® Treatment in Pediatric Upper Limb Spasticity

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Muscle Spasticity
Pediatrics
Cerebral Palsy
Stroke
Interventions
Biological: botulinum toxin Type A
Drug: Normal Saline (Placebo)
Registration Number
NCT01603602
Lead Sponsor
Allergan
Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of BOTOX® (botulinum toxin Type A) in pediatric patients with upper limb spasticity.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
235
Inclusion Criteria
  • Minimum weight of 10 kg/22 lb
  • Upper limb spasticity due to cerebral palsy or stroke
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, Eaton-Lambert syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or mitochondrial disease
  • Uncontrolled epilepsy
  • Botulinum Toxin therapy of any serotype for any condition within the last 6 months
  • Previous surgical treatment of the study limb (except tendon lengthening), or planned surgery of the study limb during the study
  • Previous casting of the study limb for spasticity within 6 months or with a dynamic splint within 3 months, or planned casting or dynamic splinting for spasticity of the study limb or affected lower limb during the study
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
BOTOX® 3 U/kgbotulinum toxin Type AParticipants received intramuscular injections of BOTOX® (botulinum toxin Type A) 3 units (U) per kilogram (kg) of body weight (3 U/kg) into specified muscles of the upper limb on Day 1. Participants received weekly occupational therapy (OT).
BOTOX® 6 U/kgbotulinum toxin Type AParticipants received intramuscular injections of BOTOX® (botulinum toxin Type A) 6 U per kg of body weight (6 U/kg) into specified muscles of the upper limb on Day 1. Participants received weekly OT.
PlaceboNormal Saline (Placebo)Participants received intramuscular injections of normal saline (placebo) into specified muscles of the upper limb on Day 1. Participants received weekly OT.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Average Change From Baseline in Modified Ashworth Scale-Bohannon (MAS-B) Score of the Principal Muscle Group at Weeks 4 and 6Baseline (Day 1) to Weeks 4 and 6

The MAS-B was used to evaluate spasticity based on grading the resistance encountered in the principal muscle group (elbow and wrist) by means of passively moving a limb through its range of motion at a study specified velocity. The resistance encountered to passive stretch was graded using a 6-point scale where: 0=no increase in muscle tone (best) to 4=affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension (worst). For analysis purposes, the MAS-B was recoded as follows: 0=1, 1=1, 1+=2, 2=3, 3=4, 4=5. The scores at Weeks 4 and 6 were averaged. A Mixed Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) model was used for analysis. A negative change from Baseline indicates improvement.

Average Clinical Global Impression (CGI) of Overall Change by Physician at Weeks 4 and 6Weeks 4 and 6

The CGI of overall change (improvement or worsening) was assessed by the physician considering the participant's clinical condition and severity of side effects using a 9-point scale where: -4=very marked worsening to +4=very marked improvement. The scores at Weeks 4 and 6 were averaged. A MMRM model was used for analysis.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Average Change From Baseline in MAS-B Score of the Finger Flexor Muscle Group at Weeks 4 and 6Baseline (Day 1) to Weeks 4 and 6

The MAS-B was used to evaluate spasticity based on grading the resistance encountered in the finger flexor muscle group by means of passively moving a limb through its range of motion at a study specified velocity. The resistance encountered to passive stretch was graded using a 6-point scale where: 0=no increase in muscle tone (best) to 4=affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension (worst). For analysis purposes, the MAS-B was recoded as follows: 0=1, 1=1, 1+=2, 2=3, 3=4, 4=5. The scores at Weeks 4 and 6 were averaged. An Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) model was used for analysis. A negative change from Baseline indicates improvement.

Goal Attainment Score (GAS) as Assessed by Physician Using a 6-Point ScaleWeek 8 and 12

Two functional goals, one active and one passive, were selected by the participant and family in consultation with the physician investigator and/or treating physical therapist relative to the lower limb impairment due to spasticity. The physician assessed the achievement of the goals using a 6-point scale: where -3=worse than start to +2=much more than expected: improvements clearly exceed the defined therapeutic goal. An ANCOVA model was used for analysis.

Change From Baseline in Severity of Spasticity of the Principal Muscle Group (R2-R1) Calculated Using the Modified Tardieu Scale (MTS)Baseline (Day 1) to Week 6

The MTS measured the difference between slow and fast range of motion (R2-R1) and respective change from baseline to each posttreatment office visit. The MTS of the ankle was used to determine the passive range of movement at different movement velocities, V1 (as slow as possible) and V3 (as fast as possible) with the relative difference between a slow and a fast velocity passive stretch determining the dynamic component of the muscle contracture for the joint. At each visit, the investigator measured 2 joint angles by goniometer: the R1 angle which is the angle of catch after a fast velocity (V3) stretch and the R2 angle defined as the passive joint range of movement following a slow velocity (V1) stretch. The R2 - R1 value indicated the level of the dynamic component of spasticity in the joint. The difference between slow (R2) and fast (R1) range of motion and respective change from baseline to each posttreatment office visit on the MTS was derived.

Trial Locations

Locations (45)

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare

🇺🇸

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

NZOZ Mazowieckie Centrum

🇵🇱

Warsaw, Poland

Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University

🇹🇭

Khon Kaen, Thailand

Clinical Research Center of New Jersey

🇺🇸

Voorhees, New Jersey, United States

Baylor College of Medicine Texas Children's Hospital

🇺🇸

Houston, Texas, United States

CRH ŻAGIEL MED, Lublin

🇵🇱

Lublin, Poland

Debrecen University Clinical Center, Orthopedic Clinic

🇭🇺

Debrecen, Hungary

De La Salle University Medical Center

🇵🇭

Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines

INTERMED, Lublin

🇵🇱

Lublin, Poland

Associated Neurologists of Southern CT, P.C.

🇺🇸

Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Children's Rehabilitation Associates

🇺🇸

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Specjal. Gabinet Neurologiczny

🇵🇱

Krakow, Poland

Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

🇹🇭

Bangkok, Thailand

Children's Hospital Colorado Dept. of PM&R

🇺🇸

Aurora, Colorado, United States

Pediatric Neurology, PA

🇺🇸

Orlando, Florida, United States

Axcess Medical Research, LLC

🇺🇸

Loxahatchee Groves, Florida, United States

Ankara Diskapi Yildrim Beyazit

🇹🇷

Ankara, Turkey

Harrison Clinical Management

🇺🇸

Pomona, California, United States

NW FL Clinical Research Group, LLC

🇺🇸

Gulf Breeze, Florida, United States

NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases

🇺🇸

New York, New York, United States

Columbia University Medical Center Dept. of Rehab. & Regenerative Medicine

🇺🇸

New York, New York, United States

Centrum Medyczne "POMOC"

🇵🇱

Lodz, Poland

Neuro - Dzieci I Mlodziezy Aga

🇵🇱

Warsaw, Poland

AMS Neurology

🇺🇸

Pasadena, California, United States

OnSite Clinical Solutions, LLC

🇺🇸

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Philippine Children's Medical Center

🇵🇭

Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City, Philippines

Uni Centrum Kliniczne

🇵🇱

Gdansk, Poland

Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Chiang Mai University

🇹🇭

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Seoul National University Hospital

🇰🇷

Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Daegu Fatima Hospital

🇰🇷

Daegu, Korea, Republic of

Kocaeli Üniversitesi

🇹🇷

Kocaeli, Turkey

Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System

🇰🇷

Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Road Runner Research

🇺🇸

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Marshfield Clinic

🇺🇸

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States

Samsung Medical Center

🇰🇷

Seoul, Korea, Republic of

PMG Research if Charlotte, LLC

🇺🇸

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Childrens Republic Hospital

🇷🇺

Kazan, Russian Federation

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

🇺🇸

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Washington University School of Medicine

🇺🇸

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Seattle Children's Hospital

🇺🇸

Seattle, Washington, United States

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab

🇨🇦

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital

🇰🇷

Goyang-si, Korea, Republic of

Smolensk Regional Hospital- Regional Budget State Healthcare institution

🇷🇺

Smolensk, Russian Federation

Asan Medical Center

🇰🇷

Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Tyumen Regional Hospital #2 - State Budget Healthcare Institution of Tyumen region

🇷🇺

Tyumen, Russian Federation

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