Quantification of Upper Extremity Hypertonia
Sponsor
University of Southern California (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT00285870
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details
Study Description
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.
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Study Design
Study Type:
Observational
Actual Enrollment
:
60 participants
Time Perspective:
Prospective
Official Title:
Quantification of Upper Extremity Hypertonia
Study Start Date
:
Jan 1, 2006
Actual Primary Completion Date
:
Dec 1, 2012
Actual Study Completion Date
:
Dec 1, 2012
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Observation [1 hour]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study:
4 Years
and Older
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Yes
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
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University School of Medicine | Stanford | California | United States | 94305 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- University of Southern California
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Terence D. Sanger, Stanford University
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.Responsible Party:
Terence Sanger,
Associate Professor,
University of Southern California
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00285870
Other Study ID Numbers:
- UPPER EXTREMITY HYPERTONIA
First Posted:
Feb 2, 2006
Last Update Posted:
Mar 12, 2013
Last Verified:
Mar 1, 2013