Botulinum toxin in the treatment of orofacial tardive dyskinesias: a single blind study

ISRCTN ISRCTN81508784
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN81508784
Protocol serial number NTR576
Sponsor Parnassia Psycho-medical Centre (Netherlands)
Funders Support Foundation of the Christian Association for the Care of Nervous Disorders (Stichting tot Steun Vereniging tot Christelijke Verzorging van Geestes en Zenuwzieken [VCVGZ]) (Netherlands), Ipsen pharmaceutical group (Netherlands)
Submission date
08/03/2006
Registration date
08/03/2006
Last edited
19/08/2009
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Nervous System 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 C.W. Slotema
Scientific

Stadhoudersplantsoen 2
The Hague
2517 JL
Netherlands

Phone +31 (0)70 3918600
Email c.slotema@parnassia.nl

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designSingle blind uncontrolled study
Secondary study designOther
Scientific title
Study objectivesBotulinum toxin A decreases the severity of tardive dyskinesias.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedTardive dyskinesia
Intervention4 injections of 10 mu botulinum toxin A in the orbicularis oris muscle in 3 sessions (1 every 3 months). The dosage could be increased to 15 or 20 mu per injection site, depending on effect and/or side-effects.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure(s)

1. Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS)
2. The number of patients that wanted to continue the treatment with botulinum toxin after cessation of the study

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

1. Visual Analogue Scale
2. World Health Organization Quality Of Life, abbreviated version

Completion date31/10/2004

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexAll
Target sample size at registration14
Key inclusion criteria1. Patients suffering from orofacial tardive dyskinesias for at least 3 months
2. Stable dosage of psychopharmacological medication
3. Written informed consent by the patient
Key exclusion criteria1. Age younger than 18 years
2. Contraindication for botulinum toxin (myasthenia gravis, Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome)
3. Women known to be pregnant or having a positive pregnancy test
Date of first enrolment01/02/2004
Date of final enrolment31/10/2004

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Netherlands

Study participating centre

Stadhoudersplantsoen 2
The Hague
2517 JL
Netherlands

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 15/02/2008 Yes No