Study on the Use of Botulinum Toxin Type A in the Treatment of Chronic Post-stroke Spastic Patients
B-CAUSE
An Observational, Prospective, Multicentre, National Trial on the Benefit of Botulinum Toxin Type A (BoNT-A) Injections in Untreated Chronic Post-stroke Spastic Brazilian Patients
1 other identifier
observational
239
1 country
11
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to document the effectiveness of treating chronic post-stroke spastic patients with Botulinum Toxin type A.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for all trials
Started Jun 2015
Typical duration for all trials
11 active sites
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 4, 2015
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
March 17, 2015
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
June 1, 2015
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
August 28, 2017
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
August 28, 2017
CompletedOctober 2, 2017
September 1, 2017
2.2 years
March 4, 2015
September 29, 2017
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Change in Goal Achievement Score (GAS).
3 and 6 months
Secondary Outcomes (4)
Change from baseline in pain according to Verbal Numerical Scale (VNS).
Baseline and 3 months
Change from baseline in Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) score
Baseline and 3 months
Change from baseline in functional independence according to Barthel index score
Baseline and 3 months
Change from baseline in Quality of Life according to Euro-5D-5L health questionnaire
Baseline and 3 months
Study Arms (1)
Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) injection Naïve
Subjects naïve to BoNT-A treatment. Investigators follow their individual injection protocol for treatment with BoNT-A (modalities of administration in accordance with local Summary of Product Characteristics and locally agreed therapeutic guidelines).
Eligibility Criteria
Untreated chronic post-stroke spastic patients
You may qualify if:
- Documented upper limb spasticity, with or without lower limb spasticity
- Naive to BoNT-A injections for spasticity treatment
- Provide written informed consent (signed by the patient or his legal representative) prior to any study-related procedure
You may not qualify if:
- Previous surgical procedure for spasticity treatment, including neurotomy, rhizotomy and intrathecal pump implants
- Previous phenol injection and/or indication to receive phenol during the study duration
- Contraindications to any BoNT-A preparations
- Patient and/or caregiver unable to comply with the study requirements
- The patient has already been included in the study
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Ipsenlead
Study Sites (11)
Hospital Bettina Ferro de Souza Campus IV da Universidade Federal do Pará
Belém, 66045-110, Brazil
Centro Catarinense de Reabilitação
Florianópolis, 88025-301, Brazil
Centro de Reabilitação e Readaptação Dr. Henrique Santillo
Goiânia, 74653-230, Brazil
Clinica Neurológica e Neurocirúrgica de Joinville
Joinville, 89202-165, Brazil
Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto
Ribeirão Preto, 14048-900, Brazil
Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho (HUCFF)
Rio de Janeiro, 21941-913, Brazil
Instituto de Reabilitação Lucy Montoro - FAMERP
São José do Rio Preto, 1591-240, Brazil
Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórida de São Paulo
São Paulo, 01221-010, Brazil
Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz
São Paulo, 01323-903, Brazil
Hospital São Paulo - UNIFESP
São Paulo, 04024-002, Brazil
HCSP - Complexo Hospital das Clinicas Instituto de Medicina Fisica e Reabilitação
São Paulo, 05403-900, Brazil
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Ipsen Study Director
Ipsen
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 4, 2015
First Posted
March 17, 2015
Study Start
June 1, 2015
Primary Completion
August 28, 2017
Study Completion
August 28, 2017
Last Updated
October 2, 2017
Record last verified: 2017-09