Status:

UNKNOWN

Treatment of Drooling With Type A Botulinum Toxin in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Lead Sponsor:

National Taiwan University Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan

Conditions:

Cerebral Palsy

Drooling

Eligibility:

All Genders

6-21 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of botulinum toxin injection to treat drooling in children with cerebral palsy, and to find the most appropriate dosage, duration of effect a...

Detailed Description

Sialorrhea, or drooling, has been reported to be a significant problem in 10%to 37% of patients with cerebral palsy. Excessive drooling may cause skin maceration, increased the burden of caregiver, af...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • diagnosis of cerebral palsy
  • severe drooling
  • aged 6-21 yrs
  • subjects (or their guardian) who are able to understand the requirements of the study and sign the informed consent form

Exclusion

  • age below 6 yrs or above 21 yrs
  • known allergy or sensitivity to the study medication or its component
  • diagnosis of myasthenia gravis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or any other disease that might interfere with neuromuscular function
  • subjects who have prior surgery of the submandibular gland
  • subjects who are receiving medication that affect drooling such as anticholinergic drug
  • inability to give informed consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2003

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

September 1 2005

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00173745

Start Date

June 1 2003

End Date

September 1 2005

Last Update

December 21 2005

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National Taiwan University hospital

Taipei, Taiwan