Intrathecal Administration of Baclofen (ITB) to Cerebral Palsy Patients With Therapy-Resistant Spasticity

December 19, 2007 updated by: University Hospital, Ghent
Evaluation of the effect of intrathecal administration of Baclofen on spasticity of cerebral palsy patients, by means of standardized and internationally accepted scales

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Evaluation of the effect of intrathecal administration of Baclofen on spasticity of cerebral palsy patients, by means of standardized and internationally accepted scales

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

80

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Belgium
      • Ghent, Belgium, 9000
        • University Hospital Ghent

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

5 years to 25 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • CP patients with therapy-resistent spasticity
  • Patients with sufficient body weight in relation to the volume
  • Oral medication has failed: insufficient effect or too many side-effects
  • The patient and family understand the objectives of the treatment and accept those objectives
  • Informed Consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Contra-indications for surgery (e.g. infection)
  • Hypersensitivity to oral Baclofen

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Spasticity of patients after 4 years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University Hospital, Ghent

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Dr. Uyttendale, MD, PhD, University Hospital, Ghent

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2000

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 12, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 21, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 22, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 28, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 19, 2007

Last Verified

December 1, 2007

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Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 1999/152

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