Prevalence of Spasticity in Adults With Mental Retardation Living in the Community

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

7 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2006-08-31

Study Completion Date

2007-08-31

Brief Summary

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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.

Detailed Description

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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.

Conditions

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Mental Retardation Spasticity

Keywords

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spasticity mental retardation

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

ECOLOGIC_OR_COMMUNITY

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adult (18 and over) with mental retardation
* Living in a community home in Davidson County, Tennessee.

Exclusion Criteria

None.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Responsible Party

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of Neurology

Principal Investigators

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David Charles, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Vanderbilt University Department of Neurology

Locations

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Homes

Davidson County, Tennessee, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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051220

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id