Botulinum toxin A injections to improve movement in children with spastic hemiparesis

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a prospective, single-group intervention at Instituto Teletón Santiago testing a standardized botulinum toxin type A infiltration protocol in children and adolescents with spastic hemiparesis. The multidisciplinary team of physiatrists, kinesiologists, occupational therapists, and nurses will deliver injections and follow patients with functional and quality-of-life measures. Eligible participants are 8–17 years old, GMFCS I–II, and at least six months since any prior botulinum toxin injection. Outcomes will focus on changes in motor performance and daily functioning over the follow-up period.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Spastic hemiparesis type Cerebral Palsy
* Gross Motor Classification System I-II
* Age 8 to 17 years (based on validation ages for scales to be used)
* Minimum of 6 months since last botulinum toxin injection
* Informed consent signed by legal guardian and assent from users aged 12 to 17 years

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cognitive impairment that prevents following instructions for functional assessments
* Limitation of joint range not caused by spasticity
* Patients diagnosed with other diseases causing spasticity, different from cerebral palsy
* Patients with other neuromuscular diseases

Where it's running

• Instituto Teleton Santiago
  Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Israel A Patino
• Email: israel.patino@teleton.cl
• Phone: +56967045412

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.