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Not Yet Recruiting NCT05615987

Comparison of Botulinum Toxin Injection Techniques in Spasticity

Conditions: Spastic Hemiplegia

Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – 90 Years
Phase: PHASE4
Enrollment: 60
Sponsor: Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital

Location: Turkey

Summary

The aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness of the classical (2-4 points to the muscle proximal) application of botulinum toxin in the treatment of spasticity with the application along the length of the gastrecnemius muscle.The main question it aims to answer Is botulinum toxin more effective in the treatment of spasticity than the classical application applied along the length of the gastrocnemius muscle? Participants will be evaluated for spasticity before and 1 month after injection.Researchers will compare classical versus application along the length of the muscle to see if there is a reduction in spasticity.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:Diagnosed with spastic hemiplegiaSpasticity in the gastrocnemius muscleExclusion Criteria:Those who have spasticity in other muscles that will affect ankle movementsThose who use myorelaxant or myospasm-effective drugsThose who have been applied botulinum toxin in the last 3 monthsThose who have contractures in the ankle and knee due to orthopedic reasons.

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