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BOTULINUM TOXIN FOR SPASTICITY IN CEREBRAL PALSY

$0M01FY2001RRNIH

University Of Washington, Seattle WA

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Abstract

The study will evaluate the effectiveness of botulinum toxin in reducing spacticity and improving function and mobility in children with spastic diplegia, a common form of CP. We will measure the effects of the intervention across 5 domains of science related to disability: Pathophysiology, impairment, functional limitation, disability and social limitation. The design is a prospective, randomized, double blind clinical trial with a six month evaluation period.

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