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Vanderbilt University |
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Information provided by: | Vanderbilt University |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00282191 |
This survey aims to investigate the prevalence of spasticity among adults who live in community settings in Davidson County, Tennessee. The treatment of spasticity in those who live in community homes could significantly increase a person's quality of life by allowing them to participate more independently in activities of daily living, or by making assistance easier for caregivers.
Study Type: | Observational |
Study Design: | Ecologic or Community, Cross-Sectional |
Official Title: | Prevalence of Spasticity in Adults With Mental Retardation Residing in a Community Setting |
Enrollment: | 7 |
Study Start Date: | August 2006 |
Study Completion Date: | August 2007 |
Primary Completion Date: | August 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
The process of deinstitutionalization has transitioned a large majority of persons with developmental disabilities into the community over the past several decades, and that number will only increase going forward. There are 926 people in this region who are provided assistance through the Division of Mental Retardation Services (DMRS). People with developmental disabilities frequently have comorbidities such as spasticity that hinder their ability to participate in activities of daily living. Spasticity results from brain or spinal cord injury and can produce increased muscle tone, causing joint stiffness, contractures and pain that can interfere with recommended treatment. A previous survey conducted at Clover Bottom Developmental Center investigated care areas typically affected by spasticity, including splinting, hygiene, dressing, transfers, positioning, ambulation, and engaging in other functional activities. Pfister et al. reported the prevalence of spasticity in the developmental center to be 35% (72/205); of those people, the Survey Physician felt that 75% (54/72) would achieve a functional benefit from treatment.
Primary endpoints will assess the prevalence of spasticity in adults who reside in the community, and whether or not spasticity impacts activities of daily living. When appropriate, potential care area goals will be identified, and treatment options will be recorded. Secondary endpoints will examine whether or not participants currently receive treatment for spasticity; if so, what treatment is being used; and which care areas are most impacted by spasticity.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Sampling Method: | Probability Sample |
Adults with mental retardation living in community homes in Davidson County, TN.
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
None.
United States, Tennessee | |
Homes | |
Davidson County, Tennessee, United States |
Principal Investigator: | David Charles, MD | Vanderbilt University Department of Neurology |
Responsible Party: | Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of Neurology ( David Charles, M.D. ) |
Study ID Numbers: | 051220 |
Study First Received: | January 23, 2006 |
Last Updated: | March 26, 2008 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00282191 |
Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board |
spasticity mental retardation |
Mental Retardation Signs and Symptoms Muscle Spasticity Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases |
Muscle Hypertonia Mental Disorders Mental Disorders Diagnosed in Childhood Neurologic Manifestations Neurobehavioral Manifestations |
Neuromuscular Manifestations Nervous System Diseases |