个体化冷冻神经溶解术治疗上下肢痉挛性疼痛 (ICE)
个体化冷冻神经溶解术治疗上下肢痉挛性疼痛（ICE）：一项试点随机对照试验
Spasticity is an umbrella term for impairments of muscle tone and control in people with damage to the brain and spinal cord. It is highly prevalent and results in pain, stiffness, and contribute to difficulties in activities of daily living. Current treatment options are limited, and many people experience only partial reduction in spasticity and frequent repeated treatments are needed.
Cryoneurolysis is a medical technique which involves the controlled freezing of the nerves. It has been approved in the UK for the treatment of pain in the context of spasticity through the targeting of nerves which control problematic muscles. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been offering this treatment routinely since January 2024. This pilot study aims to improve the understanding of the potential effectiveness of this treatment and its potential side effects when compared with a more commonly used treatment (Botulinum Toxin).
Participants will be randomly allocated to receive usual care with Botulinum Toxin (control group) or usual care with Cryoneurolysis (intervention group). The investigators will assess pain, goal attainment, side effects, spasticity, disability and independence in daily activities, and movement of the arm and leg. Assessments will be at baseline and then 6-, 12-, 18-, and 24-weeks following treatment. Participants who are randomised to the control group will have the opportunity to receive cryoneurolysis treatment after the 12 week follow up assessment.
The results of this study will help to guide future studies to examine the effectiveness of this treatment.
研究概览
详细说明
Spasticity is an umbrella term for impairments of muscle activity and control in the context of damage or dysfunction in the central nervous system, occurring in up to 87% of spinal cord injury patients, 42% of stroke patients, and 80% of patients with multiple sclerosis. Spasticity results in pain, stiffness, and restrictions to activity including difficulties in personal care and mobility and a significant impact on quality of life.
Treatments including oral medications, botulinum toxin injections, and physical therapies can provide some degree of relief, but effectiveness varies widely. Many patients experience only partial reduction in spasticity, contributing to ongoing functional limitations. Botulinum toxin injections provide temporary relief necessitating frequent treatments (every 3-4 months). This is burdensome for patients and healthcare providers, with associated time and treatment costs. Pharmacological treatments can lead to systemic side effects including drowsiness, dizziness, and cognitive impairments. Surgical interventions are resource-intensive and require specialised medical facilities. Their associated costs, in terms of financial resources and healthcare infrastructure, significantly limit access for certain patients.
Cryoneurolysis, a novel medical technique, involves the controlled freezing of nerve tissue to temporarily disrupt its function. While primarily used for pain, there is a growing interest in its application for managing spasticity and it is currently approved for the treatment of pain in the context of spasticity at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. Observational studies suggest immediate relaxation of the affected muscles, resulting in improved joint range of motion, enhanced functional mobility, and reduced pain. The investigators' own open-label proof-of-principle clinical data suggest the potential for substantial improvements in the impact of spasticity on quality of life.
This pilot randomised controlled study aims to improve the understanding of the potential clinical effectiveness and side effect profile of cryoneurolysis as a treatment for pain in the context of spasticity in people with a range of neurological conditions (e.g. acquired brain injury (ABI), spinal cord injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis).
研究类型
注册 (估计的)
阶段
- 第四阶段
联系人和位置
学习联系方式
- 姓名：Anton Pick, MBChB
- 电话号码：(+44) 01865 737306
- 邮箱：anton.pick@ouh.nhs.uk
研究联系人备份
- 姓名：Barbara Robinson, MSc
- 邮箱：barbara.robinson@ndcn.ox.ac.uk
学习地点
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Oxford、英国、OX3 7HE
- 招聘中
- Oxford Centre for Enablement (OUH NHS-FT)
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接触：
- Anton Pick, MBChB
- 电话号码：+44 01865 737 306
- 邮箱：anton.pick@ouh.nhs.uk
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首席研究员：
- Anton Pick, MBChB
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参与标准
资格标准
适合学习的年龄
接受健康志愿者
有资格学习的性别
描述
Inclusion Criteria:
- Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the trial OR a positive opinion from a consultee is provided by a family member or carer (relative or friend) willing to provide personal consultee (PC) advice.
- Male or Female, aged 18 years or above.
- Diagnosed with a central neurological condition, including acquired brain injury (e.g. from ischaemic stroke, trauma, or haemorrhage), multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injury.
- Clinical indication for Botulinum Toxin and Cryoneurolysis treatment, including pain associated with spasticity and with a clinically meaningful response to diagnostic nerve block to specific nerves or nerve branches that can be treated with cryoneurolysis.
- At least one rehabilitation goal related to management of pain resulting from spasticity.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Participant has received Botulinum toxin or cryoneurolysis within the last 90 days.
- Raynaud's syndrome.
- Cryoglobulinaemia.
- Cold urticaria.
- Bleeding disorders.
- Localised infection at intended treatment site.
- Planned oral antispasmodic medication dose changes.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy in the trial period.
- Scheduled elective surgery or other procedures requiring general anaesthesia during the trial.
- Any other significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the Investigator, may either put the participants at risk because of participation in the trial, or may influence the result of the trial, or the participant's ability to participate in the trial.
- Participants who are currently enrolled in another trial may be excluded if it is deemed (in the investigator's opinion) that participation could influence the results for either study.
学习计划
研究是如何设计的？
设计细节
- 主要用途：治疗
- 分配：随机化
- 介入模型：交叉作业
- 屏蔽：单身的
武器和干预
参与者组/臂 |
干预/治疗 |
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实验性的：冷冻神经消融术（+常规护理）
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Nerves that require treatment, and the number of treatments required for each nerve will be identified by routine clinical judgement. Nerve targets are identified using an ultrasound machine. The handheld Iovera cryoneurolysis device will be used for treatment. Participants will receive up to 4 treatments of cryoneurolysis for each nerve or nerve branch that requires treatment. It is anticipated that participants will have between 1 and 5 nerves or nerve branches per limb treated. Each Cryoneurolysis treatment takes 110 seconds. Total treatment time will be determined by number of nerves targeted and number of cryoneurolysis treatments per nerve. The shortest duration, with setup, is likely to be 60 minutes and the longest 120 minutes.
其他名称：
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有源比较器：肉毒杆菌毒素（+常规护理）
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Muscles that require treatment with Botulinum Toxin will be identified by routine clinical assessment. Muscle targets will be identified using an ultrasound machine. It is anticipated that participants will have between 2 and 8 muscles identified for target. The participant will receive up to 200 units of Xeomin (Botulinum Toxin) per muscle that requires treatment. Treatment session of Botulinum Toxin will take 60 to 90 minutes.
其他名称：
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研究衡量的是什么？
主要结果指标
结果测量 |
措施说明 |
大体时间 |
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Goal Attainment Scale
大体时间：6-weeks post-treatment
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An individualised outcome measure involving goal selection and goal scaling that is standardised in order to calculate the extent to which a patient's goals are met. GAS comprises of goals divided into a 5-point scale of level of expected outcome: from -2 (much less than expected) to +2 (much more than expected). |
6-weeks post-treatment
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次要结果测量
结果测量 |
措施说明 |
大体时间 |
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Self-reported Pain
大体时间：6, 12, 18, and 24 weeks post-treatment
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Self-report, as measured by a numerical rating scale (range 0 - 10, higher scores indicating higher pain levels). |
6, 12, 18, and 24 weeks post-treatment
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Douleur Neuropathique en 4 (DN4)
大体时间：6, 12, 18, and 24 weeks post-treatment
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Questionnaire used to determine whether pain is neuropathic in origin (range 0 - 10; a score of 4 or more suggests the presence of neuropathic pain). |
6, 12, 18, and 24 weeks post-treatment
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Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI)
大体时间：6, 12, 18, and 24 weeks post-treatment
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Questionnaire used to quantify neuropathic pain (range 0 - 100, higher scores reflect worse neuropathic pain). |
6, 12, 18, and 24 weeks post-treatment
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Side Effects
大体时间：6, 12, 18, and 24 weeks post-treatment
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As measured by self-report side effects questionnaire |
6, 12, 18, and 24 weeks post-treatment
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Goal Attainment Scale
大体时间：12-weeks post treatment
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An individualised outcome measure involving goal selection and goal scaling that is standardised in order to calculate the extent to which a patient's goals are met. GAS comprises of goals divided into a 5-point scale of level of expected outcome: from -2 (much less than expected) to +2 (much more than expected). |
12-weeks post treatment
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Modified Ashworth Scale
大体时间：6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Assessment which requires the researcher to passively move the person's affected limb(s) and assess their resistance to movement (score range 0 - 4, higher score indicating increased in tone). |
6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Modified Tardieu Scale
大体时间：6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Assessment which requires the researcher to passively move the person's affected limb(s) and assess their resistance to movement (score range 0 - 4, higher score indicating increased resistance). |
6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Spasticity
大体时间：6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Directly assessed by measuring the muscle activity to a passive stretch |
6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Range of Motion
大体时间：6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Assessed using a goniometer |
6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Patient Reported Impact of Spasticity Measure (PRISM)
大体时间：6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Questionnaire assessing spasticity related quality of life (41 items that describe impacts of spasticity, each of which is rated on a scale of 0-4 from "never true for me" to "very often true for me"). |
6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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EQ5D
大体时间：6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Questionnaire assessing quality of life across 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each dimension has 5 levels which are scored 1 - 5, with higher scores indicating worse outcome. |
6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Spasticity Related Quality of Life instrument (SQoL-6D)
大体时间：6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Questionnaire assessing spasticity related quality of life (range 0 - 24, higher score indicating worse condition) |
6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Barthel Index
大体时间：6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Scale measuring a person's ability to complete activities of daily living (range 0 - 100, higher scores indicating more independence) |
6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Gait assessment - Walking Speed
大体时间：6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Kinematic assessment of lower extremity function, using EMG and motion capture cameras. Walking speed is measured in meters per second (m/s), with slower speed indicating worse outcome. |
6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Gait assessment - Gait profile score
大体时间：6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Kinematic assessment of lower extremity function using EMG and motion capture cameras. The gait profile score is measured in degrees, with higher scores indicating more abnormality, and no maximum score. |
6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Leg Activity Measure (LEG-A)
大体时间：6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Questionnaire assessing lower extremity function (3 sections: Section A range: 0-36; Section B range 0-60; Section C range 0 - 36. Higher score indicates more difficulty/severity.) |
6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Shriners Hospital Upper Extremity Evaluation (SHUEE)
大体时间：6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Kinematic assessment of upper extremity function using motion capture cameras. |
6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Arm Activity Measure (ARM-A)
大体时间：6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Questionnaire assessing upper extremity function (2 sections: Section A range: 0-32; Section B range 0-52. Higher score indicates more difficulty.) |
6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Functional Assessment Test for Upper Limb (FAST-UL)
大体时间：6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Assessment of upper extremity function (selected movements assessed and scored between 0 - 3, with higher scores indicating ability to complete movement more fully). |
6- and 12-weeks post treatment
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Pressure Pain Thresholds (PPT)
大体时间：6, 12, 18, and 24 weeks post-treatment
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Sensory testing using a manual algometer to assess pain thresholds. |
6, 12, 18, and 24 weeks post-treatment
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其他结果措施
结果测量 |
措施说明 |
大体时间 |
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Feedback Questionnaire/Interview
大体时间：24 weeks post treatment
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Qualitative feedback using either a semi-structured interview or a self-reported questionnaire (using the same questions as interview schedule), as per preference of participant, used to explore the satisfaction, experience, and anticipated barriers/facilitators to clinical implementation for the treatments. |
24 weeks post treatment
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Sleep Condition Indicator
大体时间：6, 12, 18, and 24 weeks post-treatment
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Questionnaire assessing self-reported insomnia symptoms (range 0-32, higher numbers indicate less symptoms of insomnia) |
6, 12, 18, and 24 weeks post-treatment
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Goal Attainment Scale
大体时间：18- and 24-weeks post-treatment
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An individualised outcome measure involving goal selection and goal scaling that is standardised in order to calculate the extent to which a patient's goals are met. GAS comprises of goals divided into a 5-point scale of level of expected outcome: from -2 (much less than expected) to +2 (much more than expected). |
18- and 24-weeks post-treatment
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Modified Ashworth Scale
大体时间：18- and 24-weeks post-treatment
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Assessment which requires the researcher to passively move the person's affected limb(s) and assess their resistance to movement (score range 0 - 4, higher score indicating increased in tone). |
18- and 24-weeks post-treatment
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Modified Tardieu Scale
大体时间：18- and 24-weeks post-treatment
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Assessment which requires the researcher to passively move the person's affected limb(s) and assess their resistance to movement (score range 0 - 4, higher score indicating increased resistance). |
18- and 24-weeks post-treatment
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Spasticity
大体时间：18- and 24-weeks post-treatment
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Directly assessed by measuring the muscle activity to a passive stretch |
18- and 24-weeks post-treatment
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Range of motion
大体时间：18- and 24-weeks post-treatment
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Assessed using a goniometer |
18- and 24-weeks post-treatment
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Patient Reported Impact of Spasticity Measure (PRISM)
大体时间：18- and 24-weeks post-treatment
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Questionnaire assessing spasticity related quality of life (41 items that describe impacts of spasticity, each of which is rated on a scale of 0-4 from "never true for me" to "very often true for me") |
18- and 24-weeks post-treatment
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EQ5D
大体时间：18- and 24-weeks post-treatment
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Questionnaire assessing quality of life across 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each dimension has 5 levels which are scored 1 - 5, with higher scores indicating worse outcome. |
18- and 24-weeks post-treatment
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Spasticity Related Quality of Life instrument (SQoL-6D)
大体时间：18- and 24-weeks post-treatment
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Questionnaire assessing spasticity related quality of life (range 0 - 24, higher score indicating worse condition) |
18- and 24-weeks post-treatment
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Barthel Index
大体时间：18- and 24-weeks post-treatment
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Scale measuring a person's ability to complete activities of daily living (range 0 - 100, higher scores indicating more independence) |
18- and 24-weeks post-treatment
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Leg Activity Measure (LEG-A)
大体时间：18- and 24-weeks post-treatment
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Questionnaire assessing lower extremity function (3 sections: Section A range: 0-36; Section B range 0-60; Section C range 0 - 36. Higher score indicates more difficulty/severity.) |
18- and 24-weeks post-treatment
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Arm Activity Measure (ARM-A)
大体时间：18- and 24-weeks post-treatment
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Questionnaire assessing upper extremity function (2 sections: Section A range: 0-32; Section B range 0-52. Higher score indicates more difficulty.) |
18- and 24-weeks post-treatment
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合作者和调查者
出版物和有用的链接
一般刊物
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研究记录日期
研究主要日期
学习开始 (实际的)
初级完成 (估计的)
研究完成 (估计的)
研究注册日期
首次提交
首先提交符合 QC 标准的
首次发布 (实际的)
研究记录更新
最后更新发布 (实际的)
上次提交的符合 QC 标准的更新
最后验证
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与本研究相关的术语
其他相关的 MeSH 术语
- 神经系统表现
- 肌肉骨骼疾病
- 脑血管疾病
- 脑部疾病
- 中枢神经系统疾病
- 神经系统疾病
- 血管疾病
- 心血管疾病
- 肌肉疾病
- 肌张力亢进
- 神经肌肉表现
- 伤口和伤害
- 自身免疫性疾病
- 免疫系统疾病
- 脱髓鞘自身免疫性疾病，中枢神经系统
- 神经系统自身免疫性疾病
- 脱髓鞘疾病
- 颅脑外伤
- 创伤，神经系统
- 脊髓疾病
- 病理状况、体征和症状
- 体征和症状
- 疼痛
- 肌肉痉挛
- 中风
- 多发性硬化症
- 脑损伤
- 脊髓损伤
- 氨基酸，肽和蛋白质
- 蛋白质
- 手术程序，手术
- 生物因素
- 水解酶
- 酶
- 酶和辅酶
- 麻醉和镇痛
- 神经外科手术
- 金属肽酶
- 内肽酶
- 肽水解酶
- 金属蛋白酶
- 细菌蛋白
- 细菌毒素
- 毒素，生物学
- 麻醉，传导
- 麻醉
- 神经
- A 型肉毒杆菌毒素
- 肉毒杆菌毒素
- 肉毒毒素A
- 神经阻滞
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- PID 18403
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