Botox for CP kids: help or harm? new study investigates muscle changes
NCT ID NCT06991725
First seen Feb 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study looks at how botulinum toxin (Botox) injections change muscle structure in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Using advanced imaging like MRI and 3D ultrasound, researchers will measure muscle size, fat content, and stiffness in 51 children. The goal is to understand the balance between clinical benefits and potential muscle damage, helping guide future treatment decisions.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Botulinum neurotoxin (Botox)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better understand the trade-offs of using Botox in children with cerebral palsy, potentially leading to safer treatment guidelines.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test a new therapy. Results may not change current practice immediately.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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