Outcomes of tone-management surgery in children with spastic/dystonic quadriplegia

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-center observational study at Boston Children's Hospital evaluating outcomes before and after tone-management procedures in children and young people with spastic or dystonic quadriplegia (GMFCS IV/V). Participants undergo either intrathecal baclofen pump insertion or combined dorsal/ventral rhizotomy, with surveys and clinical observations tracking changes in function, comfort, and quality of life over time. The goal is to improve patient selection and counseling by comparing long-term outcomes of these approaches. Data will be collected from patients aged 6 years and older undergoing the procedures at the institution. Results may inform future care strategies for severe tone management in CP.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Any patients undergoing intrathecal baclofen pump insertion or combined dorsal ventral rhizotomy at Boston Children's Hospital.
* Must be at least 6 years of age at time of enrollment

Exclusion Criteria:

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Where it's running

• Boston Children's Hospital
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Weston Northam, MD — Boston Children's Hospital
• Study coordinator: Adam Porter, Research Manager, MPH
• Email: adam.porter@childrens.harvard.edu
• Phone: 617-919-6013

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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.