The effect of botulinum toxin A in the subscapular muscle in stroke patients with shoulder complaints: a randomised controlled trial

ISRCTN ISRCTN28311224
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN28311224
Secondary identifying numbers p02.133, NL210 (NTR247)
Submission date
20/12/2005
Registration date
20/12/2005
Last edited
26/08/2021
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr H J Arwert
Scientific

Medical Centre Haaglanden
P.O. Box 432
Den Haag
2501 CK
Netherlands

Phone +31 (0)70 330 2000
Email h.arwert@mchaaglanden.nl

Study information

Study designRandomised, placebo controlled, parallel group, triple blinded, multicentre trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Not specified
Study typeTreatment
Scientific titleThe effect of botulinum toxin A in the subscapular muscle in stroke patients with shoulder complaints: a randomised controlled trial
Study objectivesWe assume that relaxation of the subscapular muscle will lead to pain reduction and improvement of mobility in stroke patients with shoulder- or arm-pain and limited range of motion of the shoulder.
Ethics approval(s)Ethics approval received from the local medical ethics committee
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedComplaints of arm, complaints of shoulder
InterventionInjection of 100 units of BOTOX (R) or 0.9% saline in subscapular muscle.
Intervention typeDrug
Pharmaceutical study type(s)
PhaseNot Specified
Drug / device / biological / vaccine name(s)Botulinum toxin A (BOTOX®)
Primary outcome measure1. Pain score (VAS)
2. Range of motion of glenohumeral joint
Secondary outcome measuresNo secondary outcome measures
Overall study start date01/11/2002
Completion date01/11/2006

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupNot Specified
Lower age limit18 Years
SexNot Specified
Target number of participants50
Total final enrolment21
Key inclusion criteria1. Stroke shoulder- or arm pain longer than one week
2. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain four or higher
3. Glenohumeral exorotation on the affected side is limited to 50% compared to the uninvolved side
4. 18 years or older
Key exclusion criteria1. Patients that cannot answer the pain questions
2. Patients that cannot sit
Date of first enrolment01/11/2002
Date of final enrolment01/11/2006

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Netherlands

Study participating centre

Medical Centre Haaglanden
Den Haag
2501 CK
Netherlands

Sponsor information

Medical Centre Haaglanden (The Netherlands)
Hospital/treatment centre

Department of Rehabilitation
P.O. Box 432
Den Haag
2501 CK
Netherlands

Email info@mchaaglanden.nl
Website http://www.mchaaglanden.nl/
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Funders

Funder type

Industry

Allergan (The Netherlands)

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article 11/04/2008 26/08/2021 Yes No