Clinical trials: Muscle Tone Increased
Spasticity/Paresis, Cerebral Palsy
Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Spastic plantar and palmar flexion deformities are very common in children with cerebral palsy (CP). These deformities usually involve spasticity of the plantar or palmar muscle complexes, weakness of the antagonist dorsiflexor…
- Trial name
- NCT06128616
- Testing
- ESWT, Botulinum Toxin Type A, Serial Casting
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Kocaeli University
Spasticity
Trial Comparing Two Commercial Formulations of Botulinum Toxin Type A in the Treatment of Spasticity
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness between two commercial formulations of botulinum toxin type A in the treatment of spasticity through the Ashworth scale.
- Trial name
- NCT00819065
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin type A from laboratory Lanzhou, Botulinum toxin type A from laboratory Allergan
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Cerebral Palsy
Effect of Dysport Injections on Energy Expenditure and Walking Efficiency in Children With Cerebral Palsy
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of single event multi level chemoneurolysis with the abobotulinumtoxin A drug, Dysport®, on walking energy expenditure and gait in children with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT03469999
- Testing
- Dysport Injectable Product
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Cerebral Palsy, Genetic Disease
Genetic Etiology in Patients With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a permanent disorder of movement or posture due to non-progressive impairments of the developing brain. Current estimates indicate that as many as 30% of CP cases may be genetic in nature.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Genetic Disease, Developmental Delay, Metabolism, Inborn Errors
- Trial name
- GenCP (NCT05123768)
- Testing
- NGS
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
The Effect of Botulinum Toxin and ESWT Applications on Spasticity and Functionality in Cerebral Palsy Patients
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a group of movement and posture disorders associated with a non-progressive affect during brain development that can cause limitation of activity and disability.
- Trial name
- NCT05627921
- Testing
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Botilinum Toxin injection
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Encephalopathy, Psychosis
Neuroimmunology Registry and Biobank
A variety of antineuronal antibodies have been detected in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients with neurological diseases.
- Conditions
- Encephalopathy, Psychosis, Impaired Consciousness, Epilepsy
- Trial name
- NCT06958341
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Deep Pressure, Muscle Activity
Effect of Local Pressure on Muscle Activity and General Relaxation in Persons With Hypertonia Following Stroke
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of - both constant as intermittent - local application of deep pressure on muscle activity and general relaxation in persons with hypertonia following stroke.
- Conditions
- Deep Pressure, Muscle Activity, General Relaxation, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT04188769
- Testing
- constant deep pressure applied by an air splint, intermittent deep pressure applied by an air splint, uninflated air splint
- Where
- Belgium
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Paraparesis, Gait Disorders, Neurologic
Effect of Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Balance and Gait in Paraparetic Patients
This study will investigate whether adding electromagnetic field therapy (EMT) to a standard physical therapy program is more effective than physical therapy alone for improving balance and walking ability in paraparetic…
- Conditions
- Paraparesis, Gait Disorders, Neurologic, Postural Balance Disorders
- Trial name
- EMT-BG (NCT07196956)
- Testing
- Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Field Therapy (0.5 Hz)
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- MTI University
Spasticity, Muscle
Efficiency of the Super Inductive System in Spasticity Treatment
The aim of the study is to see whether a physical therapy program can relieve pain, decrease spasticity and increase muscle contraction force by using the super inductive system (high frequency electromagnetic field).
- Trial name
- NCT04190238
- Testing
- Super inductive system (high frequency electromagnetic field), Physical therapy
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Cerebral Palsy, Congenital, Muscle Spasticity
Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Gait in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common neuromuscular disorder among children, resulting from a non-progressive injury during early brain development which leads to impairment of movement and posture.
- Trial name
- NCT02462018
- Testing
- WalkAide
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Hand Grip Strength
Effects Of Spiral Strapping Systems On Upper Limb Function In Unilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this clinical study is to learn whether two different spiral strapping systems can improve arm and hand use in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Hand Grip Strength, Upper Extremity Function, Spasticity
- Trial name
- NCT07418710
- Testing
- TheraTogs® Spiral Strapping System, TogRite™ Spiral Strapping System, Upper Limb Rehabilitation and Home Exercise Program
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Muscle Rigidity, Spasm
Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) for the Treatment of Stiff-Man Syndrome (SMS)
Stiff-man Syndrome (SMS) is a chronic, progressive disorder of the nervous system. It is associated with painful muscle spasms and rigidity involving muscles of the limbs, trunk, and neck.
- Conditions
- Muscle Rigidity, Spasm, Stiff Man Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00001550
- Testing
- IVIg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Hemiparesis, Paraparesis
Immediate Effects On Gait and Spasticity After The Use Of Passive Kinesiotherapy Equipment In The Lower Limbs Of Neurological Patients
Undergo assessment of muscle tone (Ashworth Scale), gait (BAIOBIT) and risk of falling (Timed Up and Go) before using the device; Use the device on the spastic lower limb(s) for 30 minutes; Go through the same assessment carried…
- Conditions
- Hemiparesis, Paraparesis, Tetraparesis, Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- NCT06696040
- Testing
- Passive mobilization using a device
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Fernanda Trubian
Spasticity
Optical Stimulation in Peripheral Nerves for Select Rhizotomy Procedures
The purpose of this study is to determine the safe and effective levels of optical stimulation in peripheral nerves of humans otherwise undergoing nerve lesioning in surgery.
- Trial name
- Rhizotomy (NCT00575536)
- Testing
- Rhizotomy for children with spasticity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Neuromuscular Diseases in Children, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
Muscle Spasticity Reduction in Children With Cerebral Palsy by Means of Hippotherapy
The aim of this study is to evaluate if a intervention with hippotherapy will improve spasticity for children ages 3-14 who have cerebral palsy.
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Diseases in Children, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic, Spasticity, Muscle
- Trial name
- NCT03212846
- Testing
- Hippotherapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cadiz
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Physical Functional Performance
Action Observation Training for Functional Performance in Children with Cerebral Palsy
This study is a randomized control trial and aims to determine the effects of Action Observation on balance and mobility in patients with cerebral palsy compared to training without action observation.
- Trial name
- NCT06672328
- Testing
- Training with Action Observation Therapy, Training without Action Observation Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Cerebral Palsy
Effects of Dynamic Flex Cast With Neurodevelopmental Treatment on Gross Motor Functions in Cerebral Palsy
The study aims to determine the effects of dynamic flex cast with neurodevelopmental treatment on gross motor functions and gait in children with cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT05751122
- Testing
- Dynamic flex cast with neurodevelopmental treatment, Rigid Ankle foot Orthosis with neurodevelopmental treatment
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Spastic Cerebral Palsy, Physical Therapy Modalities
Effectiveness of Whole-Body Vibration
Cerebral Palsy is the most common cause of severe physical disability in childhood and may present difficulties and limitations that will have an impact on their independence and integration in all social areas.
- Conditions
- Spastic Cerebral Palsy, Physical Therapy Modalities, Vibration; Exposure, Lower Extremity Weakness, Spastic
- Trial name
- WBVibration (NCT06330311)
- Testing
- Physiotherapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spasticity
Predictors of Motor İmagery Performance in Cerebral Palsy
There are very few studies in the literature examining the effect of age on motor imagery ability in children with cerebral palsy. To our knowledge, no studies have investigated the impact of other related factors.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spasticity, Motor Learning
- Trial name
- NCT07002567
- Testing
- Implicit motor imagery, Explicit motor imagery
- Where
- 3 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
INcobotulinumtoxina in ChIldren Upper and Lower Limb sPasticITy (INCIPIT)
Prospective, open-label, non-randomized, single-arm, dose titration, phase II study. The study will consist of three injection cycles. In each, an injection visit is followed by an observation period of 12 to 20 weeks.
- Trial name
- INCIPIT (NCT05340439)
- Testing
- IncobotulinumtoxinA 100 UNT [Xeomin]
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universita di Verona