Combining botulinum toxin and shockwave therapy for spasticity in children with cerebral palsy

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 study investigates the effects of combining botulinum toxin type A injections with extracorporeal shockwave therapy on lower extremity spasticity in children diagnosed with cerebral palsy. A total of 20 pediatric patients will be divided into two groups: one receiving only conventional treatment post-injection and the other receiving shockwave therapy in addition to the injection. The study will evaluate various outcomes, including muscle tone, joint range of motion, and functional mobility, at multiple time points following treatment.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
* Spasticity in at least one of the lower extremity muscle groups.
* No contraindications to shockwave therapy.
* Applied Botulinum Toxin Type A injection for at least one spastic muscle of lower extremity.
* Agreed to participate to study (patient/primary caregiver)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Surgery history within the last year of the muscle to be injected and treated
* Having uncontrolled epilepsy.
* Having infection
* Coagulopathy

Where it's running

• Istanbul Medeniyet University Goztepe Prof. Dr. Suleyman Yalcin City Hospital
  Istanbul, Kadikoy, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ismail Hakan Akbulut, Resident
• Email: hakan__akbulut@hotmail.com
• Phone: +905549151240

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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.