New injection aims to ease stroke-related muscle stiffness
NCT ID NCT03306615
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether an injection of hyaluronidase can reduce muscle stiffness and spasticity in the arm after a stroke. 56 adults with moderate-to-severe stiffness will receive either the study drug or a placebo, and later switch to the other option. The goal is to improve range of motion and arm function.
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Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland, 21231, United States
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