Completed study classified types of Hypertonia in patients with Cerebral Palsy and determine if the classifications are reasonable in relation to the functional task of walking. Hypertonia is an abnormal increase in muscle tension. It is a common symptom of Cerebral Palsy that can lead to loss of function and deformity. This study may help scientists improve evaluation criteria for hypertonia and, ultimately, treatment results.
Hypertonia Information Page at National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke NINDS - What is hypertonia - Treatment - Prognosis - Research - Clinical Trials and Organizations
Information on completed study to classify types of hypertonia in patients with cerebral palsy and determine if the classifications are reasonable in relation to the functional task of walking."
Cerebral Palsy and Severe Spasticity Facts at Medtronic - Definition - Causes - Risk Factors - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Spasticity Management information and more
Information on Study sponsored by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Study completed and examined how the brain controls movements in patients with certain types of cerebral palsy. Last updated March 2008
Stanford University sponsored study of trihexyphenidyl in children with upper extremity dystonia due to cerebral palsy. It is hypothesized that trihexyphenidyl in doses up to 0.75mg/kg/day would be well-tolerated and show significant changes on the Melbourne scale of upper extremity function.
Stanford trial and study 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.
PubMed Abstract of observations that concluded that significant improvements were noted when comparing the two-electrode system with the new multiple level electrode. Marked to moderately improved patients increased from 57 to 84% in Cerebral Palsy, from 44 to 82% in dystonia, from 53 to 75% in torticollis and from 53 to 80% in Cystonia, from 53 to 80% in posttraumatic neurologic conditions
Study being conducted 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.
Planned study to evaluate the impact of a possible new treatment for hypertonia, contributing to the motor disability in children with cerebral palsy (CP)."
Study completed and sponsored by Hvidovre University Hospital to investigate if physical therapy with strength training is better at improving muscle and gait function after anti-spastic treatment with Botulinum toxin compared to physical therapy without strength training in children with cerebral palsy.
PubMed Abstract of study to evaluate the effect of Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SRD) Surgery on functional abilities in a well-defined group of ambulatory children with Spastic Diplegia
Spasticity Information Page at National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke NINDS - What is Spasticity -Treatment - Prognosis - Research - Clinical Trials and Organizations
Stanford University completed study on the relationship between spasticity and strength in children with cerebral palsy and reducing spasticity permits and increase in strength
Clinical trial being conducted by Eunice Kennedy Shriver NationalInstitute of Child Health and Human Development NICHD to examine botulinum toxin (BOTOX, or BTX) for the treatment of muscle twitches and spasticity associated with cerebral palsy in children. Botulinum toxin is a naturally occurring bacterial toxin (botulinum toxin) that inactivates certain parts of muscles.