Did childhood botox help? adults with cerebral palsy share their stories
NCT ID NCT07377201
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study asks 500 adults with cerebral palsy to fill out questionnaires about their memories of botulinum toxin injections they received as children. Researchers want to learn how effective and painful the treatments felt, how well doctors communicated, and what coping strategies these adults use today. The goal is to improve care for children with cerebral palsy by understanding the long-term patient perspective.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors better understand how childhood treatments affect adults with cerebral palsy, leading to more patient-centered care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational survey, not a treatment trial. It relies on people's memories, which may be inaccurate, and results may not apply to everyone with cerebral palsy.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 500 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adults with cerebral palsy who experienced botulinum treatment during childhood
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants aged 18 years or older * Diagnosed with cerebral palsy * Received repeated toxin injections during childhood (\> 2 series of injections) * Agreeing to complete the questionnaire * Possessing sufficient cognitive abilities, particularly in terms of reading comprehension and oral comprehension (even if someone had to physically assist them in responding) * All levels of the GMFCS classification 1 to 5 Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who do not meet the above criteria, as confirmed by the statements in Part 1 of the survey, will be automatically excluded from the study.
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CMCR des Massues
RECRUITINGLyon, 69005, France
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