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Efficacy And Safety Of Dysport In The Treatment Of Upper Limb Spasticity In Children

A Phase 3 interventional study of Botulinum toxin type A in Upper Limb Spasticity (Altered Skeletal Muscle Performance) in Children, sponsored by Ipsen. Completed at 31 sites in 8 countries. Open to participants aged 2 Years to 17 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-09-28.

Sponsored by Ipsen · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
212
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
2 Years to 17 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of multiple doses of Dysport used in the treatment of upper limb spasticity (altered skeletal muscle performance) in children with cerebral palsy (CP).

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Conditions studied

  • Upper Limb Spasticity (Altered Skeletal Muscle Performance) in Children

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In context

Muscle Spasticity

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Lead sponsor

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
2 Years to 17 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Upper limb spasticity due to cerebral palsy
  • Body weight 10 kg or over
  • MAS score of 2 or more in affected elbow or wrist flexors

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Fixed myocontracture
  • Previous phenol or alcohol injection within 1 year
  • Severe athetoid or dystonic movements
  • Previous or planned surgery for spasticity in elbow or wrist flexors
  • Neuromuscular disorders
  • Previous Rhizotomy within 6 months
  • Intrathecal baclofen within 30 days
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Enrollment
212 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Group A

    Group A - Treatments 1, 2, 3 and 4: Dysport 16 Units (U)/kg in one upper extremity (the study limb).

    Biological: Botulinum toxin type A

  • Experimental
    Group B

    Group B - Treatments 1, 2, 3 and 4: Dysport 8 U/kg in one upper extremity (the study limb).

    Biological: Botulinum toxin type A

  • Experimental
    Group C

    Group C - Treatment 1: Dysport 2 U/kg in one upper extremity (the study limb). Group C - Treatments 2, 3 and 4: Dysport 8 or 16 U/kg in one upper extremity (the study limb).

    Biological: Botulinum toxin type A

Interventions

  • BiologicalBotulinum toxin type A

    Subjects randomised to receive Dysport 2 U/kg, 8 U/kg or 16 U/kg administered intramuscularly in the study limb.

    Also known as: AbobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport®)

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Mean Change From Baseline to TC 1, Week 6 in MAS Score in the TC 1 PTMG

    The MAS was used to assess muscle tone in the upper limb PTMG and consists of 6 grades: 0 (no increase in muscle tone), 1 (slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the ROM) when the affected part is moved in flexion or extension, 1+ (slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the ROM), 2 (more marked increase in muscle tone), 3 (considerable increase in muscle tone) or 4 (affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension). The original score '+1' was given a derived numeric score of '2' and the higher numeric scores were incremented by 1 so that the MAS score range was from 0 to 5 with higher scores indicating greater muscle tone. A negative change from baseline indicates a decrease in muscle tone.

    Time frame: Baseline (TC 1, Day 1) and TC 1, Week 6.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Mean Physician's Global Assessment (PGA) Score at TC 1, Week 6

    The PGA of treatment response was assessed by asking the investigator the following question: 'How would you rate the response to treatment in the subject's upper limb since the start of the study?'. Answers were on a 9-point rating scale (-4: markedly worse, -3: much worse, -2: worse, -1: slightly worse, 0: no change, +1: slightly improved, +2: improved, +3: much improved and +4: markedly improved). The mean scores for each treatment group at TC 1, Week 6 are presented.

    Time frame: TC 1, Week 6.

  2. Mean Goal Attainment Scale (GAS) Total Score at TC 1, Week 6

    The GAS is a functional 5-point scale used to measure progress towards individual therapy goals. At start of each TC, 1 to 3 individual goals were defined for each subject by investigator and child's parents/guardians/caregivers prior to treatment. Outcome to reach each goal was rated on a 5-point scale ranging from -2 to +2 (-2: much less than expected outcome, -1: somewhat less than expected outcome, 0: expected outcome, +1: somewhat more than expected outcome, +2: much more than expected outcome). Higher score indicates a better outcome. A GAS T-score was calculated as: 50+(10∑_(i=1)\^n wi xi)/√(0.7∑_(i=1)\^n wi\^2 +0.3(∑_(i=1)\^n wi)\^2) where, xi = rating of ith goal post-baseline; wi = weight of ith goal, calculated as importance \* difficulty as defined at baseline; n = number of goals assessed at baseline and post-baseline. A GAS T-score of 50 indicates goals achieved as expected. Scores below 50 reflect under attainment of goals and scores above 50 reflect over attainment of goals.

    Time frame: TC 1, Week 6.

Other outcomes

  1. Mean Change From Baseline to TC 1 Week 16 in MAS Score in the TC 1 PTMG

    The MAS was used to assess muscle tone in the upper limb PTMG and consists of 6 grades: 0 (no increase in muscle tone), 1 (slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the ROM) when the affected part is moved in flexion or extension, 1+ (slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the ROM), 2 (more marked increase in muscle tone), 3 (considerable increase in muscle tone) or 4 (affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension). The original score '+1' was given a derived numeric score of '2' and the higher numeric scores were incremented by 1 so that the MAS score range was from 0 to 5 with higher scores indicating greater muscle tone. A negative change from baseline indicates a decrease in muscle tone.

    Time frame: Baseline (TC 1, Day 1) and TC 1, Week 16.

  2. Mean Change From Baseline to TC 1 Weeks 6 and 16 in MAS Score in the Elbow Flexors of the Study Limb

    The MAS was used to assess muscle tone in the upper limb PTMG and consists of 6 grades: 0 (no increase in muscle tone), 1 (slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the ROM) when the affected part is moved in flexion or extension, 1+ (slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the ROM), 2 (more marked increase in muscle tone), 3 (considerable increase in muscle tone) or 4 (affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension). The original score '+1' was given a derived numeric score of '2' and the higher numeric scores were incremented by 1 so that the MAS score range was from 0 to 5 with higher scores indicating greater muscle tone. A negative change from baseline indicates a decrease in muscle tone. Data is presented for subjects injected in the elbow flexors.

    Time frame: Baseline (TC 1, Day 1) and TC 1, Weeks 6 and 16.

  3. Mean Change From Baseline to TC 1 Weeks 6 and 16 in MAS Score in the Wrist Flexors of the Study Limb

    The MAS was used to assess muscle tone in the upper limb PTMG and consists of 6 grades: 0 (no increase in muscle tone), 1 (slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the ROM) when the affected part is moved in flexion or extension, 1+ (slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the ROM), 2 (more marked increase in muscle tone), 3 (considerable increase in muscle tone) or 4 (affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension). The original score '+1' was given a derived numeric score of '2' and the higher numeric scores were incremented by 1 so that the MAS score range was from 0 to 5 with higher scores indicating greater muscle tone. A negative change from baseline indicates a decrease in muscle tone. Data is presented for subjects injected in the wrist flexors.

    Time frame: Baseline (TC 1, Day 1) and TC 1, Weeks 6 and 16.

  4. Mean Change From Baseline to TC 1 Weeks 6 and 16 in MAS Score in the Finger Flexors of the Study Limb

    The MAS was used to assess muscle tone in the upper limb PTMG and consists of 6 grades: 0 (no increase in muscle tone), 1 (slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the ROM) when the affected part is moved in flexion or extension, 1+ (slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the ROM), 2 (more marked increase in muscle tone), 3 (considerable increase in muscle tone) or 4 (affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension). The original score '+1' was given a derived numeric score of '2' and the higher numeric scores were incremented by 1 so that the MAS score range was from 0 to 5 with higher scores indicating greater muscle tone. A negative change from baseline indicates a decrease in muscle tone. Data is presented for subjects injected in the finger flexors.

    Time frame: Baseline (TC 1, Day 1) and TC 1, Weeks 6 and 16.

  5. Mean PGA Score at TC 1 Week 16

    The PGA of treatment response was assessed by asking the investigator the following question: 'How would you rate the response to treatment in the subject's upper limb since the start of the study?'. Answers were on a 9-point rating scale (-4: markedly worse, -3: much worse, -2: worse, -1: slightly worse, 0: no change, +1: slightly improved, +2: improved, +3: much improved and +4: markedly improved). The mean scores for each treatment group at TC 1 Week 16 are presented.

    Time frame: Baseline (TC 1, Day 1) and TC 1, Week 16.

  6. Mean GAS Total Score at TC 1, Week 16

    The GAS is a functional 5-point scale used to measure progress towards individual therapy goals. At start of each TC, 1 to 3 individual goals were defined for each subject by investigator and child's parents/guardians/caregivers prior to treatment. Outcome to reach each goal was rated on a 5-point scale ranging from -2 to +2 (-2: much less than expected outcome, -1: somewhat less than expected outcome, 0: expected outcome, +1: somewhat more than expected outcome, +2: much more than expected outcome). Higher score indicates a better outcome. A GAS T-score was calculated as: 50+(10∑_(i=1)\^n wi xi)/√(0.7∑_(i=1)\^n wi\^2 +0.3(∑_(i=1)\^n wi)\^2) where, xi = rating of ith goal post-baseline; wi = weight of ith goal, calculated as importance \* difficulty as defined at baseline; n = number of goals assessed at baseline and post-baseline. A GAS T-score of 50 indicates goals achieved as expected. Scores below 50 reflect under attainment of goals and scores above 50 reflect over attainment of goals.

    Time frame: Baseline (TC 1, Day 1) and TC 1, Week 16.

  7. Mean Change From Baseline to TC 1, Week 16 in the Paediatric Quality of Life (PedsQL) Scores

    Parents/guardians completed questionnaires on their child's quality of life. The PedsQL parent inventory measured healthcare concepts for children/adolescents aged 2-18 years. The Generic Core Scales include physical, emotional, social and school aspects. The CP module was also completed. Scores were transformed on a scale from 0 to 100 with higher scores indicating a better quality of life. Mean changes from baseline to TC 1, Week 16 are presented for the General Core Scale and for the CP module. A positive change from baseline indicates an improvement in quality of life.

    Time frame: Baseline (TC 1, Day 1) and TC 1, Week 16.

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Results

Posted Dec 24, 2019

Participant flow

Male and female subjects aged between 2 and 17 years with upper limb spasticity due to cerebral palsy (CP) were recruited from April 2014 and the study completed in September 2018. Subjects could receive a maximum of 4 treatment cycles (TC) over a minimum of 1 year and maximum of 1 year and 9 months, with at least 16 weeks between each TC.

Treatment Cycle 1
Participant flow — Treatment Cycle 1
MilestoneDysport 2 U/kgDysport 8 U/kgDysport 16 U/kg
Started717071
Received treatment in tc 1707070
Completed666767
Not completed534
Withdrew: Adverse event200
Withdrew: Consent withdrawn102
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up100
Withdrew: Other031
Withdrew: Randomised but not treated101
Treatment Cycle 2
Participant flow — Treatment Cycle 2
MilestoneDysport 2 U/kgDysport 8 U/kgDysport 16 U/kg
Started08890
Completed08387
Not completed053
Withdrew: Adverse event020
Withdrew: Consent withdrawn011
Withdrew: Other022
Treatment Cycle 3
Participant flow — Treatment Cycle 3
MilestoneDysport 2 U/kgDysport 8 U/kgDysport 16 U/kg
Started04958
Completed04553
Not completed045
Withdrew: Adverse event010
Withdrew: Consent withdrawn002
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up010
Withdrew: Other023
Treatment Cycle 4
Participant flow — Treatment Cycle 4
MilestoneDysport 2 U/kgDysport 8 U/kgDysport 16 U/kg
Started02233
Completed02131
Not completed012
Withdrew: Consent withdrawn002
Withdrew: Other010

Outcome measures

PrimaryMean Change From Baseline to TC 1, Week 6 in MAS Score in the TC 1 PTMG

The MAS was used to assess muscle tone in the upper limb PTMG and consists of 6 grades: 0 (no increase in muscle tone), 1 (slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the ROM) when the affected part is moved in flexion or extension, 1+ (slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the ROM), 2 (more marked increase in muscle tone), 3 (considerable increase in muscle tone) or 4 (affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension). The original score '+1' was given a derived numeric score of '2' and the higher numeric scores were incremented by 1 so that the MAS score range was from 0 to 5 with higher scores indicating greater muscle tone. A negative change from baseline indicates a decrease in muscle tone.

Time frame:
Baseline (TC 1, Day 1) and TC 1, Week 6.
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Mean Change From Baseline to TC 1, Week 6 in MAS Score in the TC 1 PTMG
score on a scaleDysport 2 U/kgDysport 8 U/kgDysport 16 U/kg
Mean Change From Baseline to TC 1, Week 6 in MAS Score in the TC 1 PTMG-1.5 ± 1.1-1.9 ± 1.0-2.2 ± 0.9
Statistical analysis
  • Dysport 2 U/kg vs Dysport 8 U/kg · ANCOVA · p = 0.0118 (The 2-tailed significance level was 0.05.) · Ls mean difference back transformed: -0.4ANCOVA is performed on the ranked values.
  • Dysport 2 U/kg vs Dysport 16 U/kg · ANCOVA · p = <0.0001 (The 2-tailed significance level was 0.05.) · Ls mean difference back transformed: -0.7ANCOVA is performed on the ranked values.
SecondaryMean Physician's Global Assessment (PGA) Score at TC 1, Week 6

The PGA of treatment response was assessed by asking the investigator the following question: 'How would you rate the response to treatment in the subject's upper limb since the start of the study?'. Answers were on a 9-point rating scale (-4: markedly worse, -3: much worse, -2: worse, -1: slightly worse, 0: no change, +1: slightly improved, +2: improved, +3: much improved and +4: markedly improved). The mean scores for each treatment group at TC 1, Week 6 are presented.

Time frame:
TC 1, Week 6.
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Mean Physician's Global Assessment (PGA) Score at TC 1, Week 6
score on a scaleDysport 2 U/kgDysport 8 U/kgDysport 16 U/kg
Mean Physician's Global Assessment (PGA) Score at TC 1, Week 61.7 ± 0.92.0 ± 0.92.0 ± 0.9
Statistical analysis
  • Dysport 2 U/kg vs Dysport 8 U/kg · ANOVA · p = 0.2043 (The two-tailed significance level was 0.05.) · Ls mean difference back transformed: 0.2ANOVA was performed on ranked values.
  • Dysport 2 U/kg vs Dysport 16 U/kg · ANOVA · p = 0.1880 (The two-tailed significance level was 0.05.) · Ls mean difference back transformed: 0.2ANOVA was performed on ranked values.
SecondaryMean Goal Attainment Scale (GAS) Total Score at TC 1, Week 6

The GAS is a functional 5-point scale used to measure progress towards individual therapy goals. At start of each TC, 1 to 3 individual goals were defined for each subject by investigator and child's parents/guardians/caregivers prior to treatment. Outcome to reach each goal was rated on a 5-point scale ranging from -2 to +2 (-2: much less than expected outcome, -1: somewhat less than expected outcome, 0: expected outcome, +1: somewhat more than expected outcome, +2: much more than expected outcome). Higher score indicates a better outcome. A GAS T-score was calculated as: 50+(10∑_(i=1)\^n wi xi)/√(0.7∑_(i=1)\^n wi\^2 +0.3(∑_(i=1)\^n wi)\^2) where, xi = rating of ith goal post-baseline; wi = weight of ith goal, calculated as importance \* difficulty as defined at baseline; n = number of goals assessed at baseline and post-baseline. A GAS T-score of 50 indicates goals achieved as expected. Scores below 50 reflect under attainment of goals and scores above 50 reflect over attainment of goals.

Time frame:
TC 1, Week 6.
Reported as:
Mean · T-score
Mean Goal Attainment Scale (GAS) Total Score at TC 1, Week 6
T-scoreDysport 2 U/kgDysport 8 U/kgDysport 16 U/kg
Mean Goal Attainment Scale (GAS) Total Score at TC 1, Week 651.3 ± 9.952.6 ± 10.152.0 ± 9.6
Statistical analysis
  • Dysport 2 U/kg vs Dysport 8 U/kg · ANOVA · p = 0.7648 (The two-tailed significance level was 0.05.) · Ls mean difference: 0.5 · 95% CI -2.7 to 3.7
  • Dysport 2 U/kg vs Dysport 16 U/kg · ANOVA · p = 0.7429 (The two-tailed significance level was 0.05.) · Ls mean difference: 0.5 · 95% CI -2.6 to 3.7
Other pre-specifiedMean Change From Baseline to TC 1 Week 16 in MAS Score in the TC 1 PTMG

The MAS was used to assess muscle tone in the upper limb PTMG and consists of 6 grades: 0 (no increase in muscle tone), 1 (slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the ROM) when the affected part is moved in flexion or extension, 1+ (slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the ROM), 2 (more marked increase in muscle tone), 3 (considerable increase in muscle tone) or 4 (affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension). The original score '+1' was given a derived numeric score of '2' and the higher numeric scores were incremented by 1 so that the MAS score range was from 0 to 5 with higher scores indicating greater muscle tone. A negative change from baseline indicates a decrease in muscle tone.

Time frame:
Baseline (TC 1, Day 1) and TC 1, Week 16.
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Mean Change From Baseline to TC 1 Week 16 in MAS Score in the TC 1 PTMG
score on a scaleDysport 2 U/kgDysport 8 U/kgDysport 16 U/kg
Mean Change From Baseline to TC 1 Week 16 in MAS Score in the TC 1 PTMG-1.0 ± 1.0-1.4 ± 1.1-1.6 ± 1.2
Other pre-specifiedMean Change From Baseline to TC 1 Weeks 6 and 16 in MAS Score in the Elbow Flexors of the Study Limb

The MAS was used to assess muscle tone in the upper limb PTMG and consists of 6 grades: 0 (no increase in muscle tone), 1 (slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the ROM) when the affected part is moved in flexion or extension, 1+ (slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the ROM), 2 (more marked increase in muscle tone), 3 (considerable increase in muscle tone) or 4 (affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension). The original score '+1' was given a derived numeric score of '2' and the higher numeric scores were incremented by 1 so that the MAS score range was from 0 to 5 with higher scores indicating greater muscle tone. A negative change from baseline indicates a decrease in muscle tone. Data is presented for subjects injected in the elbow flexors.

Time frame:
Baseline (TC 1, Day 1) and TC 1, Weeks 6 and 16.
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Mean Change From Baseline to TC 1 Weeks 6 and 16 in MAS Score in the Elbow Flexors of the Study Limb
score on a scaleDysport 2 U/kgDysport 8 U/kgDysport 16 U/kg
Week 6-1.0 ± 1.1-1.7 ± 1.1-1.9 ± 1.2
Week 16-0.6 ± 1.0-1.2 ± 1.2-1.3 ± 1.4
Other pre-specifiedMean Change From Baseline to TC 1 Weeks 6 and 16 in MAS Score in the Wrist Flexors of the Study Limb

The MAS was used to assess muscle tone in the upper limb PTMG and consists of 6 grades: 0 (no increase in muscle tone), 1 (slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the ROM) when the affected part is moved in flexion or extension, 1+ (slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the ROM), 2 (more marked increase in muscle tone), 3 (considerable increase in muscle tone) or 4 (affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension). The original score '+1' was given a derived numeric score of '2' and the higher numeric scores were incremented by 1 so that the MAS score range was from 0 to 5 with higher scores indicating greater muscle tone. A negative change from baseline indicates a decrease in muscle tone. Data is presented for subjects injected in the wrist flexors.

Time frame:
Baseline (TC 1, Day 1) and TC 1, Weeks 6 and 16.
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Mean Change From Baseline to TC 1 Weeks 6 and 16 in MAS Score in the Wrist Flexors of the Study Limb
score on a scaleDysport 2 U/kgDysport 8 U/kgDysport 16 U/kg
Week 6-1.3 ± 1.1-1.5 ± 1.2-1.7 ± 1.3
Week 16-0.9 ± 1.2-1.0 ± 1.2-1.3 ± 1.2
Other pre-specifiedMean Change From Baseline to TC 1 Weeks 6 and 16 in MAS Score in the Finger Flexors of the Study Limb

The MAS was used to assess muscle tone in the upper limb PTMG and consists of 6 grades: 0 (no increase in muscle tone), 1 (slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the ROM) when the affected part is moved in flexion or extension, 1+ (slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the ROM), 2 (more marked increase in muscle tone), 3 (considerable increase in muscle tone) or 4 (affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension). The original score '+1' was given a derived numeric score of '2' and the higher numeric scores were incremented by 1 so that the MAS score range was from 0 to 5 with higher scores indicating greater muscle tone. A negative change from baseline indicates a decrease in muscle tone. Data is presented for subjects injected in the finger flexors.

Time frame:
Baseline (TC 1, Day 1) and TC 1, Weeks 6 and 16.
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Mean Change From Baseline to TC 1 Weeks 6 and 16 in MAS Score in the Finger Flexors of the Study Limb
score on a scaleDysport 2 U/kgDysport 8 U/kgDysport 16 U/kg
Week 6-0.8 ± 0.9-1.8 ± 1.1-1.9 ± 1.0
Week 16-0.8 ± 1.3-1.3 ± 0.8-1.8 ± 1.0
Other pre-specifiedMean PGA Score at TC 1 Week 16

The PGA of treatment response was assessed by asking the investigator the following question: 'How would you rate the response to treatment in the subject's upper limb since the start of the study?'. Answers were on a 9-point rating scale (-4: markedly worse, -3: much worse, -2: worse, -1: slightly worse, 0: no change, +1: slightly improved, +2: improved, +3: much improved and +4: markedly improved). The mean scores for each treatment group at TC 1 Week 16 are presented.

Time frame:
Baseline (TC 1, Day 1) and TC 1, Week 16.
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Mean PGA Score at TC 1 Week 16
score on a scaleDysport 2 U/kgDysport 8 U/kgDysport 16 U/kg
Mean PGA Score at TC 1 Week 161.7 ± 1.01.6 ± 1.11.9 ± 1.2
Other pre-specifiedMean GAS Total Score at TC 1, Week 16

The GAS is a functional 5-point scale used to measure progress towards individual therapy goals. At start of each TC, 1 to 3 individual goals were defined for each subject by investigator and child's parents/guardians/caregivers prior to treatment. Outcome to reach each goal was rated on a 5-point scale ranging from -2 to +2 (-2: much less than expected outcome, -1: somewhat less than expected outcome, 0: expected outcome, +1: somewhat more than expected outcome, +2: much more than expected outcome). Higher score indicates a better outcome. A GAS T-score was calculated as: 50+(10∑_(i=1)\^n wi xi)/√(0.7∑_(i=1)\^n wi\^2 +0.3(∑_(i=1)\^n wi)\^2) where, xi = rating of ith goal post-baseline; wi = weight of ith goal, calculated as importance \* difficulty as defined at baseline; n = number of goals assessed at baseline and post-baseline. A GAS T-score of 50 indicates goals achieved as expected. Scores below 50 reflect under attainment of goals and scores above 50 reflect over attainment of goals.

Time frame:
Baseline (TC 1, Day 1) and TC 1, Week 16.
Reported as:
Mean · T-score
Mean GAS Total Score at TC 1, Week 16
T-scoreDysport 2 U/kgDysport 8 U/kgDysport 16 U/kg
Mean GAS Total Score at TC 1, Week 1654.7 ± 9.854.2 ± 9.755.1 ± 10.1
Other pre-specifiedMean Change From Baseline to TC 1, Week 16 in the Paediatric Quality of Life (PedsQL) Scores

Parents/guardians completed questionnaires on their child's quality of life. The PedsQL parent inventory measured healthcare concepts for children/adolescents aged 2-18 years. The Generic Core Scales include physical, emotional, social and school aspects. The CP module was also completed. Scores were transformed on a scale from 0 to 100 with higher scores indicating a better quality of life. Mean changes from baseline to TC 1, Week 16 are presented for the General Core Scale and for the CP module. A positive change from baseline indicates an improvement in quality of life.

Time frame:
Baseline (TC 1, Day 1) and TC 1, Week 16.
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Mean Change From Baseline to TC 1, Week 16 in the Paediatric Quality of Life (PedsQL) Scores
score on a scaleDysport 2 U/kgDysport 8 U/kgDysport 16 U/kg
Generic Core Scale3.4 ± 9.73.4 ± 17.12.0 ± 12.0
CP Module4.8 ± 16.82.1 ± 14.92.8 ± 16.2

Adverse events

Collected over Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were collected from the first injection of study treatment up to the end of TC 4 (up to 21 months).. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
TC1: Dysport 2 U/kg0/70 (0%)4/70 (5.7%)15/70 (21.4%)
TC 1: Dysport 8 U/kg0/70 (0%)2/70 (2.9%)23/70 (32.9%)
TC 1: Dysport 16 U/kg0/70 (0%)2/70 (2.9%)19/70 (27.1%)
TC 2: Dysport 8 U/kg0/88 (0%)6/88 (6.8%)18/88 (20.5%)
TC 2: Dysport 16 U/kg0/90 (0%)1/90 (1.1%)17/90 (18.9%)
TC 3: Dysport 8 U/kg0/49 (0%)3/49 (6.1%)14/49 (28.6%)
TC 3: Dysport 16 U/kg0/58 (0%)2/58 (3.4%)10/58 (17.2%)
TC 4: Dysport 8 U/kg0/22 (0%)2/22 (9.1%)14/22 (63.6%)
TC 4: Dysport 16 U/kg0/33 (0%)1/33 (3%)5/33 (15.2%)
Most frequent serious events
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Most frequent serious events
EventTC1: Dysport 2 U/kgTC 1: Dysport 8 U/kgTC 1: Dysport 16 U/kgTC 2: Dysport 8 U/kgTC 2: Dysport 16 U/kgTC 3: Dysport 8 U/kgTC 3: Dysport 16 U/kgTC 4: Dysport 8 U/kgTC 4: Dysport 16 U/kg
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders0/700/700/700/880/900/491/581/220/33
Cerebrovascular accidentNervous system disorders0/700/700/700/880/900/490/581/220/33
HeadacheNervous system disorders0/700/700/700/880/900/490/581/220/33
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders0/700/700/700/880/900/490/581/220/33
Electrocardiogram ST segment elevationInvestigations0/700/700/700/880/900/490/581/220/33
DehydrationMetabolism and nutrition disorders0/700/700/700/880/900/490/581/220/33
Scoliosis surgerySurgical and medical procedures0/700/700/700/880/900/490/581/220/33
EpilepsyNervous system disorders0/700/701/700/880/900/492/580/220/33
Hand fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/700/700/700/880/900/490/580/221/33
SeizureNervous system disorders1/700/700/702/880/901/490/580/220/33
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventTC1: Dysport 2 U/kgTC 1: Dysport 8 U/kgTC 1: Dysport 16 U/kgTC 2: Dysport 8 U/kgTC 2: Dysport 16 U/kgTC 3: Dysport 8 U/kgTC 3: Dysport 16 U/kgTC 4: Dysport 8 U/kgTC 4: Dysport 16 U/kg
Viral upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations10/706/706/707/886/906/495/580/223/33
Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations5/706/708/705/884/900/490/581/220/33
PharyngitisInfections and infestations6/703/704/700/880/904/492/580/220/33
PyrexiaGeneral disorders2/704/702/707/881/900/490/581/220/33
RhinorrhoeaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/705/701/701/881/900/490/581/220/33
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders0/700/700/700/880/903/492/580/220/33
SinusitisInfections and infestations0/700/700/700/880/901/493/581/222/33
Muscular weaknessMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders1/703/704/700/885/900/490/580/220/33
HeadacheNervous system disorders0/704/702/700/880/900/490/580/220/33
Ear infectionInfections and infestations0/700/700/700/880/900/490/581/221/33

Baseline characteristics

Baseline characteristics are presented for the safety population, which consisted of all randomised subjects who received at least 1 injection of the study treatment.

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(Years)Dysport 2 U/kgDysport 8 U/kgDysport 16 U/kgTotal
Mean8.91 ± 4.558.97 ± 4.279.17 ± 4.309.02 ± 4.36
Age, Customized
Age, Customized(Participants)Dysport 2 U/kgDysport 8 U/kgDysport 16 U/kgTotal
2 - 9 Years404040120
10 - 17 Years30303090
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Dysport 2 U/kgDysport 8 U/kgDysport 16 U/kgTotal
Female32242884
Male384642126
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity, Customized(Participants)Dysport 2 U/kgDysport 8 U/kgDysport 16 U/kgTotal
Asian2103
Black or African American76316
White495454157
American Indian or Alaska Native0101
Multiple1281333
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity, Customized(Participants)Dysport 2 U/kgDysport 8 U/kgDysport 16 U/kgTotal
Hispanic or Latino16131544
Not Hispanic or Latino545755166
BTX Status
BTX Status(Participants)Dysport 2 U/kgDysport 8 U/kgDysport 16 U/kgTotal
BTX naïve25232472
BTX non-naïve454746138
Baseline MAS Score in the PTMG
Baseline MAS Score in the PTMG(score on a scale)Dysport 2 U/kgDysport 8 U/kgDysport 16 U/kgTotal
Mean3.1 ± 0.33.1 ± 0.33.1 ± 0.53.1 ± 0.4
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Study locations

31 sites
  • Aurora, Colorado, United States
  • Washington, District of Columbia, United States
  • New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
  • Royal Oak, Michigan, United States
  • Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
  • Omaha, Nebraska, United States
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
  • New York, New York, United States
  • Columbus, Ohio, United States
  • Portland, Oregon, United States
  • Austin, Texas, United States
  • Dallas, Texas, United States
  • Brussels, Belgium
  • Brno, Czechia
  • Prague, Czechia
  • Be'er Sheva, Israel
  • Jerusalem, Israel
  • Petaẖ Tiqwa, Israel
  • Tel Aviv, Israel
  • Tel Hashomer, Israel
  • La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
  • Celaya, Mexico
  • Monterrey, Mexico
  • Gdansk, Poland
  • Poznan, Poland
  • Wiazowna, Poland
  • Barcelona, Spain
  • Terrassa, Spain
  • Istanbul, Turkey
  • Izmir, Turkey
  • Kocaeli, Turkey
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References and documents

Publications

  • Delgado MR, Tilton A, Carranza-Del Rio J, Dursun N, Bonikowski M, Aydin R, Maciag-Tymecka I, Oleszek J, Dabrowski E, Grandoulier AS, Picaut P; Dysport in PUL study group. Efficacy and safety of abobotulinumtoxinA for upper limb spasticity in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized repeat-treatment study. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2021 May;63(5):592-600. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.14733. Epub 2020 Nov 18. PubMed 33206382 ↗
  • Shierk A, Jimenez-Moreno AC, Roberts H, Ackerman-Laufer S, Backer G, Bard-Pondarre R, Cekmece C, Pyrzanowska W, Vilain C, Delgado MR. Development of a Pediatric Goal-Centered Upper Limb Spasticity Home Exercise Therapy Program for Use in a Phase-III Trial of Abobotulinumtoxina (Dysport(R)). Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2019;39(2):124-135. doi: 10.1080/01942638.2018.1486346. Epub 2018 Sep 11. PubMed 30204515 ↗

Study documents

  • Study protocol · Jul 24, 2017
  • Statistical analysis plan · Oct 19, 2018

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Individual participant data

Plan to share: Yes — Qualified researchers may request access to patient level data and related study documents including the clinical study report, study protocol with any amendments, annotated case report form, statistical analysis plan, and dataset specifications. Patient level data will be anonymized, and study documents will be redacted to protect the privacy of study participants. Any requests should be submitted to www.vivli.org for assessment by an independent scientific review board.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Sep 28, 2022, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT02106351
Lead sponsor
Ipsen
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Apr 8, 2014
Start date
Apr 2014
Primary completion
Sep 21, 2017
Completion
Sep 4, 2018
Results posted
Dec 24, 2019
Last update
Sep 28, 2022

Study contacts

Ipsen Medical Director
study director · Ipsen

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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