Quantification of Upper Extremity Hypertonia

Dr. Sanger and the research team want to learn about upper extremity hypertonia (stiffness) in children and young adults with cerebral palsy. Specifically, they want to learn about ways to measure the stiffness in the joints of hypertonic arms. The information the research team will collect includes any physical exams or computer generated data about your arm movements.

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Key information

Conditions

Dystonia Dyskinesias Muscle Hypertonia Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Neuromuscular Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

4 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Stanford University School of Medicine

Stanford, California, 94305, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Dystonia in at least one arm Age 4 to no upper limit

Exclusion criteria

increased risk of participation botulinum toxin within 6 months

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Observation

Time frame: 1 hour

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Southern California

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Primary completion: 2012
Study completion: 2012
First posted: Feb 2, 2006
Registry last updated: Mar 12, 2013

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