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Botox vs. Baclofen for Upper Limb Spasticity

Primary Purpose

Spasticity

Status
Terminated
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
intramuscular Botox versus oral baclofen
Sponsored by
Vanderbilt University
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Spasticity focused on measuring spasticity, Botox, baclofen

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Outpatient, male or female subjects of any race, and at least 18 years of age. Female subjects of childbearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test result at Baseline (test must have a sensitivity of at least 50mlU/ml for human chorionic gonadotropin) and practice a reliable method of contraception throughout the study; Minimal 4-month history stable neurological disorder resulting focal upper limb muscle spasticity (wrist and/or elbow) Disability Assessment Scale (DAS) ≥ 2 for the principal therapeutic intervention target as chosen by Investigator and Subject (i.e., hygiene, dressing, pain and cosmesis). Subjects who are able to understand the requirements of the study and sign Informed Consent/HIPAA Authorization forms. Exclusion Criteria: Female subjects who are pregnant (positive urine pregnancy test) or who have an infant they are breast-feeding or who are of childbearing potential and are not practicing a reliable method of birth control. Severe contracture at the wrist or a history of tendon transfer in the study limb. Cast of study limb within four weeks of Visit 1. Profound atrophy of the muscles in the target area(s) of injection. Progressive neurological disorder (e.g., multiple sclerosis). Myasthenia Gravis, Eaton-Lambert Syndrome, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or any other disease that might interfere with neuromuscular function. Orthostatic hypotension or current use of alpha-2 adrenergic agonists (e.g. clonidine). Current anticoagulant therapy and INR > 3.5 Significantly impaired renal and/or hepatic function, in the opinion of the Investigator. Failure to meet prohibited concomitant medication criteria (Supplement I) Subjects planning inpatient surgery during the study. Any uncontrolled systemic disease. Allergy or sensitivity to any component of the study medication. Recent alcohol or drug abuse. History of poor cooperation, non-compliance with medical treatment, or unreliability. Subjects currently participating in an investigational drug study or who have participated in an investigational drug study within 30 days of the Baseline Visit.

Sites / Locations

  • Vanderbilt University

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

1

Arm Description

This study will explore the safety and effectiveness of Botox versus baclofen in treatment subjects with upper-limb spasticity due to neurological damage or a stable neurological disorder. Subjects will be randomized to one of two treatment groups: intramuscular Botox plus oral placebo or intramuscular placebo plus oral baclofen.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Disability Assessment Scale (DAS)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Modified Ashworth Tone
Subject Questionnaires
Contralateral Finger Tap Test
Contralateral Grip Strength

Full Information

First Posted
January 18, 2006
Last Updated
January 19, 2012
Sponsor
Vanderbilt University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00280280
Brief Title
Botox vs. Baclofen for Upper Limb Spasticity
Official Title
Double-blind Comparison of Botox Versus Baclofen for the Treatment of Subjects With Upper Limb Spasticity - Pilot Study
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
January 2012
Overall Recruitment Status
Terminated
Why Stopped
low patient accrual
Study Start Date
February 2006 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
February 2009 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
February 2009 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Vanderbilt University

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purposes of this pilot study are to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Botox® compared to the safety and efficacy of oral baclofen in reducing muscle tone-related disability resulting from neurological damage or a stable neurological disorder and to evaluate drug-therapy tolerance.
Detailed Description
Spasticity results from any injury to the central nervous system, including brain or spinal cord. Illnesses or injuries that typically cause spasticity include cerebral palsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis and traumatic brain or spinal cord injury. Common treatments for spasticity include physical and occupational therapy as well as oral medications such as baclofen, injected medications such as botulinum neurotoxin, intrathecal medications and surgical procedures. The approach to the treatment of spasticity is comprehensive in nature and these therapies have been widely applied to a broad population of patients including children, adults and older adults. This is a single-center, randomized, prospective, parallel, double-blind study. Study duration is approximately 16 weeks.At Visit 2 (Baseline Visit), all eligible study subjects will be randomized to one of two treatment groups: intramuscular Botox plus oral placebo, or intramuscular placebo plus oral baclofen.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Spasticity
Keywords
spasticity, Botox, baclofen

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
8 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
1
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
This study will explore the safety and effectiveness of Botox versus baclofen in treatment subjects with upper-limb spasticity due to neurological damage or a stable neurological disorder. Subjects will be randomized to one of two treatment groups: intramuscular Botox plus oral placebo or intramuscular placebo plus oral baclofen.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
intramuscular Botox versus oral baclofen
Intervention Description
Each vial of Botox contains 100 units of Clostridium botulinum toxin type A, 0.5 mg albumin (human) and 0.9 mg sodium chloride in a sterile, vacuum-dried form without a preservative. Botox placebo is sterile normal saline (without preservatives) for injection. Baclofen is supplied as 10 mg tablets for oral administration. Inactive ingredients include colloidal anhydrous silica, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, povidone, wheat starch. Baclofen placebo tablets are composed of microcrystalline cellulose binder (99%), magnesium stearate 0.5%, and silica gel 0.5% and appear similar to commercial Baclofen tablets.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Disability Assessment Scale (DAS)
Time Frame
4 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Modified Ashworth Tone
Time Frame
4 months
Title
Subject Questionnaires
Time Frame
4 months
Title
Contralateral Finger Tap Test
Time Frame
4 months
Title
Contralateral Grip Strength
Time Frame
4 months

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Outpatient, male or female subjects of any race, and at least 18 years of age. Female subjects of childbearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test result at Baseline (test must have a sensitivity of at least 50mlU/ml for human chorionic gonadotropin) and practice a reliable method of contraception throughout the study; Minimal 4-month history stable neurological disorder resulting focal upper limb muscle spasticity (wrist and/or elbow) Disability Assessment Scale (DAS) ≥ 2 for the principal therapeutic intervention target as chosen by Investigator and Subject (i.e., hygiene, dressing, pain and cosmesis). Subjects who are able to understand the requirements of the study and sign Informed Consent/HIPAA Authorization forms. Exclusion Criteria: Female subjects who are pregnant (positive urine pregnancy test) or who have an infant they are breast-feeding or who are of childbearing potential and are not practicing a reliable method of birth control. Severe contracture at the wrist or a history of tendon transfer in the study limb. Cast of study limb within four weeks of Visit 1. Profound atrophy of the muscles in the target area(s) of injection. Progressive neurological disorder (e.g., multiple sclerosis). Myasthenia Gravis, Eaton-Lambert Syndrome, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or any other disease that might interfere with neuromuscular function. Orthostatic hypotension or current use of alpha-2 adrenergic agonists (e.g. clonidine). Current anticoagulant therapy and INR > 3.5 Significantly impaired renal and/or hepatic function, in the opinion of the Investigator. Failure to meet prohibited concomitant medication criteria (Supplement I) Subjects planning inpatient surgery during the study. Any uncontrolled systemic disease. Allergy or sensitivity to any component of the study medication. Recent alcohol or drug abuse. History of poor cooperation, non-compliance with medical treatment, or unreliability. Subjects currently participating in an investigational drug study or who have participated in an investigational drug study within 30 days of the Baseline Visit.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
P. David Charles, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Vanderbilt University Department of Neurology
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Vanderbilt University
City
Nashville
State/Province
Tennessee
ZIP/Postal Code
37232-2551
Country
United States

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