A DOUBLE-BLIND TRIAL OF BOTULINUM TOXIN-A IN TORTICOLLIS, WITH ONE YEAR FOLLOW-UP

被引:76
作者
MOORE, AP
BLUMHARDT, LD
机构
[1] Department of Neurological Science, University of Liverpool, Walton Hospital, Liverpool, L9 1AE, Rice Lane
关键词
SPASMODIC TORTICOLLIS; MOTOR NERVES; INJECTIONS;
D O I
10.1136/jnnp.54.9.813
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
A double blind placebo controlled crossover trial was performed of botulinum toxin "A" in 20 patients with spasmodic torticollis. There was a statistically significant benefit for those treated with toxin; 12 on toxin improved objectively, compared with four on placebo (p < 0.04). After a follow up period of one year, 16 still seemed to benefit from repeated toxin injections. The main side effect was dysphagia, which appeared to be dose related in individual patients.
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