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Surgery vs. botox: which works better for stiff muscles?

NCT ID NCT06733025

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study compares two treatments for arm spasticity (stiff, tight muscles) caused by stroke, spinal cord injury, or brain injury. Thirty adults will first receive Botox injections, then undergo tendon-lengthening surgery a few months later. Researchers will measure how well each treatment reduces muscle stiffness and improves daily activities.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections and tendon lengthening surgery
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that surgery is a better long-term option than repeated Botox injections for managing arm spasticity.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery carries risks like infection or incomplete relief.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic Muscle Spasticity spinal cord injury stroke disorder traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MUSCLE SPASTICITY SPINAL CORD INJURY STROKE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Sahlgrenska University Hoispital

    RECRUITING

    Mölndal, 43180, Sweden

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