Quantification of Upper Extremity Hypertonia

University of Southern California60 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Dystonia Muscle Hypertonia

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 4 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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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

Locations (1)

Stanford University School of Medicine

Stanford, California, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Observation

Time frame: 1 hour

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