Effects on Quality of Life Following Dysport Treatment in Post-stroke Spasticity of the Arm
Cerebrovascular Accident, Muscle Spasticity
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Cerebrovascular Accident
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: The patient has suffered a stroke, as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) criteria, at least 6 months previously. The patient has a hemiparetic arm and meets minimum score requirements on the Modified Ashworth Scale. The patient has the cognitive and communication ability to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: Patients who have received botulinum toxin treatment within the past 120 days. Contraindication to botulinum toxin treatment. Patients who are receiving oral anti-spasticity medication and who have had a change in dosage of this medication in the month prior to study entry. Patients who have previously been treated with phenol for their upper limb spasticity.
Sites / Locations
- St Josephs Hospital
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
- Prince of Wales Hospital
- Box Hill Hospital
- Caulfield General Medical Centre
- Austin Health
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Dysport
Placebo