Quantification of Upper Extremity Hypertonia

Completed

• Conditions: Dystonia; Muscle Hypertonia

• Registration Number: NCT00285870
• Lead Sponsor: University of Southern California

Brief Summary

Dr. Sanger and the research team want to learn about upper extremity hypertonia (stiffness) in children and young adults with cerebral palsy. Specifically, they want to learn about ways to measure the stiffness in the joints of hypertonic arms. The information the research team will collect includes any physical exams or computer generated data about your arm movements.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2006-01
• Study First Submitted: 2006-01-31
• Study First Submitted QC: 2006-01-31
• Study First Posted: 2006-02-02
• Primary Completion: 2012-12
• Study Completion: 2012-12
• Status Verified: 2013-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2013-03-11
• Last Update Posted: 2013-03-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Dystonia in at least one arm Age 4 to no upper limit

Exclusion Criteria

increased risk of participation botulinum toxin within 6 months

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Observation	1 hour

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Stanford University School of Medicine; 🇺🇸 Stanford, California, United States