RECRUITING

Intrathecal Baclofen and Pediatric Dystonia

Study Overview

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Description

The goal of this clinical trial is to better understand the effects of intrathecal baclofen (ITB) on children with dystonic cerebral palsy (CP). The main questions this study aims to answer are: (1) Determine if ITB reduces dystonia while identifying other potential benefits, (2) Identify the characteristics of children with the best response to ITB (3) Develop a holistically representative composite outcome measure for dystonic CP. This study will evaluate patient improvement by using a standardized titration, or medication management, protocol to gradually increase the childs ITB dosages over a 12-month period until they achieve maximum benefit with minimal to no side effects. This titration protocol mimics what is currently done through routine care but with more precision. This study will also directly measure the global effects of ITB, taking into account spasticity, known dystonia triggers (e.g. pain), and patterns of CNS injury that cause dystonia. Participants will: 1. Complete a total of 4 additional clinic visits outside usual care. These appointments will be with physical and occupational therapists as well as the study PI to complete evaluations for dystonia, spasticity, and function. 2. Complete several questionnaires at these visits. The total duration of the study for an individual child will be 12 months.

Official Title

PREDICT-ITB: Predicting Response in Children with Dystonic Cerebral Palsy to Intrathecal Baclofen

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-11-01
Study Completion:2029-06-30
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06606574

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:4 Years to 17 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:CHILD
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Child must be large enough to have an ITB pump implanted (typically \~18 kg/4 years old)
  2. * They have a diagnosis of CP
  3. * Presence of dystonia verified with a documented Hypertonia Assessment Tool (HAT) and they must have a Barry-Albright Dystonia Scale (BADS) score \>15
  4. * They have been identified by a physician for ITB treatment for tone management and the family/child have agreed to proceed with implantation; note: an ITB trial dose is not necessary to qualify
  5. * Child and family are willing to participate in full schedule of formal assessments, spanning pre-implantation, every 2 weeks until ideal intrathecal baclofen pump dosing is reached, and follow-up assessments
  1. * Emergent need for ITB such as status dystonicus or paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity
  2. * Botulinum injections within 3 months or phenol injections within 6 months of enrollment
  3. * Foster care placement or incarceration

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Sruthi Thomas, MD, PhD
CONTACT
832-824-4945
spthomas@texaschildrens.org
Rachel Arp
CONTACT
(936) 267-7707
rearp@texaschildrens.org

Principal Investigator

Sruthi P Thomas, MD, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Baylor College of Medicine

Study Locations (Sites)

Texas Childrens Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine

  • Sruthi P Thomas, MD, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Baylor College of Medicine

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-11-01
Study Completion Date2029-06-30

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-11-01
Study Completion Date2029-06-30

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Intrathecal baclofen
  • Spasticity
  • Dystonia
  • Cerebral Palsy

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Dystonic Cerebral Palsy