November 13, 2003

Stroke Patients With Spasticity Sought For Study

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana University Department of Neurology is seeking stroke patients who have muscle tightness or spasticity on one side of their body to evaluate a study drug used to treat the condition.

The clinical trial will evaluate possible changes in breathing in patients after injections with Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) or saline water. Participants will receive injections, study-related tests and physician evaluations without charge and will be compensated for their time.

Participants will be enrolled in the study for 32 weeks and multiple trips to the Indiana University Hospital are required. Those enrolled must be at least 18 years of age, have had a stroke more than six months prior to enrollment, have muscle tightness in the arm affected by the stroke and have some breathing problems.

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