The purpose of this study is to determine whether injections of Botulinum toxin type A into muscles of the leg(s) or of leg(s) and one arm are safe in treating children/adolescents (age 2-17 years) long-term with increased muscle tension/uncontrollable muscle stiffness (spasticity) due to cerebral palsy.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
370
Active ingredient: Clostridium Botulinum neurotoxin type A free from complexing proteins. Solution for injection prepared by reconstitution of powder with 0.9% Sodium Chloride (NaCl); Total dose per injection cycle: up to 500 units; Mode of administration: intramuscular injection into spastic muscles.
Occurrence of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) Overall and Per Injection Cycle
TEAEs are events observed from the time point of first injection until end of study visit (Week 50-66). Values reported here refer to the number of participants affected.
Time frame: From the timepoint of first injection up to end of study visit (Week 50-66)
Occurrence of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events of Special Interest (TEAESI) Overall and Per Injection Cycle
TEAEs occurring after treatment that were thought to possibly indicate toxin spread throughout the trial conduct are defined as TEAESI. Values reported here refer to the number of participants affected.
Time frame: From the timepoint of first injection until end of study visit (Week 50-66)
Occurrence of Treatment-emergent Serious Adverse Events (TESAEs) Overall and Per Injection Cycle
TESAEs are events observed from the time point of first injection until end of study visit (Week 50-66). Values reported here refer to the number of participants affected.
Time frame: From the timepoint of first injection until end of study visit (Week 50-66)
Investigator's Global Assessment of Tolerability at Day 99 (Week 14) of Each Injection Cycle
The investigator's global assessment of tolerability was assessed on a 4-point ordinal scale where 1 = very good, 2 = good, 3 = moderate, and 4 = poor. Results for Day 99 (Week 14) of 4th injection cycles were collected at the end of study visit.
Time frame: Day 99 (Week 14) of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th injection cycle
Changes in AS Score of Left and Right Plantar Flexors (PF) From Baseline to All Other Visits, From Day 1 of Each Injection Cycle to Day 29 (Week 4), Day 57 (Week 8, 1st Injection Cycle Only) and Day 99 (Week 14) of the Respective Injection Cycle
The Ashworth Scale (AS) is a well-known and commonly used scale in clinical trials with spasticity. In spastic muscles the resistance to passive movement is assessed. It is a 5-point scale that ranges from 0 (= no increase in tone) to 4 (=limb rigid in flexion or extension). For participants with bilateral pes equinus, the body side for efficacy analysis that is, "primary body side" was decided by investigator at screening and was kept throughout the entire study. V3 = Week 4 of 1st Injection Cycle; V4 = Week 8 of 1st Injection Cycle; V5 = Day 1 of 2nd Injection Cycle; V6= Week 4 of 2nd Injection Cycle; V7 = Day 1 of 3rd Injection Cycle; V8 = Week 4 of 3rd Injection Cycle; V9 = Day 1 of 4th Injection Cycle; V10 = Week 4 of 4th Injection Cycle; V11= Week 14th of 4th Injection Cycle = end of study visit.
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Merz Investigational Site #043036
Vienna, Austria
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Brno, Czechia
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Olomouc, Czechia
Merz Investigational Site #372001
Tallinn, Estonia
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Tartu, Estonia
Merz Investigational Site #049328
Bochum, Germany
Merz Investigational Site #049327
Munich, Germany
Merz Investigational Site #049329
Münster, Germany
Merz Investigational Site #049326
Vogtareuth, Germany
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Jerusalem, Israel
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Time frame: Baseline (Day 1, Visit [V] 2) to all other visits (V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, V9, V10, and V11); From Day 1 of Each Injection Cycle to Day 29 (Week 4), Day 57 (Week 8, 1st Injection Cycle only) and Day 99 (Week 14) of the respective Injection Cycle
Investigator's, Child's/Adolescent's, and Parent's/Caregiver's Global Impression of Change Scale (GICS) at Day 29 (Week 4) of Each Injection Cycle
The GICS are global outcomes to assess the impression of change due to treatment. GICS were assessed by the investigator, by the participant (if feasible) and by parents'/caregiver (if applicable). GICS is 7-Point Likert Scale ranging from +3 (very much improved function) to -3 (very much worse function).
Time frame: Day 29 (Week 4) of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th injection cycle
Investigator's Global Impression of Change of Plantar Flexor Spasticity Scale (GICS-PF) of Left and Right PF at Day 29 (Week 4) of Each Injection Cycle
The GICS are global outcomes to assess the impression of change due to treatment. GICS were assessed by the investigator, by the participant (if feasible) and by parents'/caregiver (if applicable). GICS is a 7-Point Likert Scale ranging from +3 (very much improved function) to -3 (very much worse function). For participants with bilateral pes equinus, the body side for efficacy analysis that is "primary body side" was decided by investigator at screening and was kept throughout the entire study.
Time frame: Day 29 (Week 4) of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th injection cycle
Changes in Modified Tardieu Scale (MTS) of Left and Right PF From Baseline to All Other Visits, From Day 1 of Each Injection Cycle (IC) to Day 29 (Week 4), Day 57 (Week 8, 1st IC Only) and Day 99 (Week 14) of the Respective Injection Cycle
The MTS assesses spastic muscle tone by subtraction of two angles measured at different conditions of passive muscle stretch. R2 is the angle of passive range of motion with a passive movement at slow speed. R1 is the angle where a "catch-and-release" or clonus can be triggered at the fastest possible speed. Score values represent the measured (R2-R1) difference, that is, the dynamic tone component of the examined muscle(s). Decreases of (R2-R1) represent reductions in the dynamic component of spasticity, that is, improvement of dynamic muscle spasticity. V3 = Week 4 of 1st IC; V4 = Week 8 of 1st IC; V5 = Day 1 of 2nd IC; V6 = Week 4 of 2nd IC; V7 = Day 1 of 3rd IC; V8 = Week 4 of 3rd IC; V9 = Day 1 of 4th IC; V10 = Week 4 of 4th IC; V11 = Week 14 of 4th IC = end of study visit.
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1, Visit [V] 2) to all other visits (V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, V9, V10, and V11); From Day 1 of Each IC to Day 29 (Week 4), Day 57 (Week 8, 1st IC cycle only) and Day 99 (Week 14) of the respective IC
Change in Scores of Pain Intensity (From Participants) and Frequency (From Parent/Caregiver) From Baseline to All Visits, From Day 1 of Each IC to Day 29 (Week 4), Day 57 (Week 8, 1st IC Cycle Only) and Day 99 (Week 14) of Respective Injection
The questionnaire on pain caused by Spasticity (QPS) is a participant-reported outcome for children and adolescents (2-17 years) with cerebral palsy on spasticity-related pain. Pain intensity (from participants) and pain frequency (from parent/caregiver) to be assessed with QPS. The QPS total score for pain intensity ranges from 0 ('No Hurt') to 10 ('Hurt Worst'). The QPS total score for the observed pain frequency ranges from 0 (Never) to 4 (Always). V3 = Week 4 of 1st IC; V4 = Week 8 of 1st IC; V5= Day 1 of 2nd IC; V6 = Week 4 of 2nd IC; V7 = Day 1 of 3rd IC; V8 = Week 4 of 3rd IC; V9 = Day 1 of 4th IC; V10 = Week 4 of 4th IC; V11 = Week 14 of 4th IC = end of study visit.
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1, Visit [V] 2) to all other visits (V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, V9, V10, and V11); From Day 1 of Each IC to Day 29 (Week 4), Day 57 (Week 8, 1st IC cycle only) and Day 99 (Week 14) of the respective IC
Changes in Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM)-66 Score From Baseline to All Injection Visits and End of Study
The GMFM-66 is a standardized observational 66-item instrument designed and validated to measure change in gross motor function over time in participants with cerebral palsy. Score values represent the total GMFM-66 score. Total GMFM scores range from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).
Time frame: Baseline to Day 1 of 2nd (V5), 3rd (V7), 4th (V9) IC and End of study (Week 44-68) (V11)