Dysport ® as an Adjunctive Treatment to Bracing in the Management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional Study
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
10 – 16
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
90 (estimated)
Sponsor
Johns Hopkins University · Other
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About This Trial

This study evaluates the combined effect of botulinum toxin A (administered as Dysport® (Ipsen Pharmaceuticals)) and bracing in children with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Two thirds of patients will be treated with Dysport® and bracing, while the remaining patients will be treated with placebo and bracing.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Clinically determined idiopathic nature of scoliosis * Age 10-16 years * Risser stage 0,1,or 2 * major curve of 20°-40° * curve apex caudal to T7 vertebra * ability to adhere to bracing protocol * Botulinum toxin naïve or previously treated greater than 6 months prior to study…
Contacts

Gabrielle Reichard, MA

4105023626

greicha1@jhmi.edu

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Varun Puvanesarajah, MD

9193605646

vpuvane1@jhmi.edu

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