NCT07083752

Investigation of the Effects of Upper Extremity Botulinum Toxin Application on Forearm Muscle Thickness and Motor Recovery in Patients With Hemiplegia

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 20 (actual)
• Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 30 Years – 75 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

In this study, we aimed to examine the effects of the botulinum toxin (BoNT) application on muscle thickness and motor recovery in stroke patients.

Detailed description

Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide. It poses a major risk for disability. Its prevalence is high in developing countries. Spasticity is among the complications of stroke. Excessive spasticity can cause impairments and limitations in patients' motor activity and participation in daily life. Botulinum toxin (BoNT) injection is one of the preferred treatment options. Studies on botulinum toxin administration in stroke patients generally focus on treatment efficacy and motor recovery. Studies examining the effects of botulinum toxin administration on both muscle thickness and motor recovery are few in number. In this study, we aimed to examine the effects of the botulinum toxin (BoNT) application on upper extremity muscle thickness and motor recovery in stroke patients.

Conditions

• Hemiplegia
• Spasticity, Muscle

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DRUG	Botulinum toxin application	Hemiplegic stroke patients who received upper extremity botulinum toxin will be evaluated retrospectively. Information regarding upper extremity motor recovery, spasticity levels, and muscle thickness measured by ultrasound before and one month after botulinum toxin administration will be obtained from file records.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-07-13
• Primary completion: 2025-07-15
• Completion: 2025-07-15
• First posted: 2025-07-24
• Last updated: 2025-07-24

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)