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baclofen and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

baclofen has been researched along with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in 12 studies

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A degenerative disorder affecting upper MOTOR NEURONS in the brain and lower motor neurons in the brain stem and SPINAL CORD. Disease onset is usually after the age of 50 and the process is usually fatal within 3 to 6 years. Clinical manifestations include progressive weakness, atrophy, FASCICULATION, hyperreflexia, DYSARTHRIA, dysphagia, and eventual paralysis of respiratory function. Pathologic features include the replacement of motor neurons with fibrous ASTROCYTES and atrophy of anterior SPINAL NERVE ROOTS and corticospinal tracts. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1089-94)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We experienced an anesthetic management with rocuronium and neurostimulator for a surgical patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis."7.78[Anesthetic management for a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; the neuromuscular monitoring was useful to determine appropriate dosages of rocuronium]. ( Iwabuchi, Y; Kumagai, M; Miyata, M; Nagata, H; Suzuki, K; Wakimoto, M, 2012)
"A trial of the antispastic drug baclofen was made in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis."7.66Trial of baclofen in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ( Carey, M; Norris, FH; Sachais, B; U, KS, 1979)
"Clinical signs and symptoms of spasticity include hypertonia, involuntary movements (spasms, clonus), decreased range of motion, contractures, and often spasm-related pain."6.73Intrathecal baclofen for spasticity-related pain in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: efficacy and factors associated with pain relief. ( Bethoux, FA; Boulis, NM; Gogol, DM; Harrison, M; McClelland, S; Pioro, EP; Schwetz, KM; Stough, DK; Sutliff, MH, 2008)
"Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) is a proven, effective treatment for refractory spasticity and chronic pain, with applications ranging from spinal cord injury to amyotrophic lateralsclerosis (ALS)."4.31Management of high-dose intrathecal baclofen pump explant: A case report. ( Agrawal, M; Belisle Haley, C; Dayal, R; Newton, K; Yeung, B, 2023)
"We experienced an anesthetic management with rocuronium and neurostimulator for a surgical patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis."3.78[Anesthetic management for a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; the neuromuscular monitoring was useful to determine appropriate dosages of rocuronium]. ( Iwabuchi, Y; Kumagai, M; Miyata, M; Nagata, H; Suzuki, K; Wakimoto, M, 2012)
"A trial of the antispastic drug baclofen was made in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis."3.66Trial of baclofen in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ( Carey, M; Norris, FH; Sachais, B; U, KS, 1979)
"Clinical signs and symptoms of spasticity include hypertonia, involuntary movements (spasms, clonus), decreased range of motion, contractures, and often spasm-related pain."2.73Intrathecal baclofen for spasticity-related pain in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: efficacy and factors associated with pain relief. ( Bethoux, FA; Boulis, NM; Gogol, DM; Harrison, M; McClelland, S; Pioro, EP; Schwetz, KM; Stough, DK; Sutliff, MH, 2008)
"Baclofen has become increasingly popular in the treatment of spasticity disorders."1.33An unusual presentation of baclofen overdose. ( Chong, CF; Wang, TL, 2005)
"Cramps were quite easily induced by volitional exertion and high-frequency stimulation of the peripheral nerves."1.29Muscle cramp as the result of impaired GABA function--an electrophysiological and pharmacological observation. ( Matsuoka, H; Mizoguchi, K; Nishimura, Y; Obi, T; Takatsu, M, 1993)

Research

Studies (12)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (16.67)18.7374
1990's2 (16.67)18.2507
2000's3 (25.00)29.6817
2010's3 (25.00)24.3611
2020's2 (16.67)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Belisle Haley, C1
Agrawal, M1
Newton, K1
Yeung, B1
Dayal, R1
Boussicault, L1
Laffaire, J1
Schmitt, P1
Rinaudo, P1
Callizot, N1
Nabirotchkin, S1
Hajj, R1
Cohen, D1
Chang, EY1
Ehsan, A1
Diana, A1
Pillai, R1
Bongioanni, P1
O'Keeffe, AG1
Miller, RG1
Moore, DH1
Wakimoto, M1
Nagata, H1
Kumagai, M1
Miyata, M1
Iwabuchi, Y1
Suzuki, K1
Chong, CF1
Wang, TL1
Cristini, J1
McClelland, S1
Bethoux, FA1
Boulis, NM1
Sutliff, MH1
Stough, DK1
Schwetz, KM1
Gogol, DM1
Harrison, M1
Pioro, EP1
Obi, T1
Mizoguchi, K1
Matsuoka, H1
Takatsu, M1
Nishimura, Y1
Marquardt, G1
Lorenz, R1
Norris, FH1
U, KS1
Sachais, B1
Carey, M1
Goldblatt, D1

Reviews

2 reviews available for baclofen and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

ArticleYear
Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) modulators for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2017, 01-09, Volume: 1

    Topics: Adult; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Baclofen; Clinical Trials, Phase II as Topic; Clinical Trials,

2017
Misdiagnosis and missed diagnoses in patients with ALS.
    JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 2006, Volume: 19, Issue:7

    Topics: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Baclofen; Diagnostic Errors; Early Diagnosis; Education, Medical, Con

2006

Trials

1 trial available for baclofen and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

ArticleYear
Intrathecal baclofen for spasticity-related pain in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: efficacy and factors associated with pain relief.
    Muscle & nerve, 2008, Volume: 37, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Baclofen; Cohort Studies; Female; Humans; Infusion Pumps

2008

Other Studies

9 other studies available for baclofen and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

ArticleYear
Management of high-dose intrathecal baclofen pump explant: A case report.
    Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain, 2023, Volume: 23, Issue:7

    Topics: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Baclofen; Chronic Pain; Diazepam; Humans; Infusion Pumps, Implantable

2023
Combination of acamprosate and baclofen (PXT864) as a potential new therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
    Journal of neuroscience research, 2020, Volume: 98, Issue:12

    Topics: Acamprosate; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Animals; Baclofen; Cell Survival; Cells, Cultured; Cereb

2020
Placement of Baclofen Pump Catheter Tip for Upper Extremity Spasticity Management.
    Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society, 2018, Volume: 21, Issue:7

    Topics: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Baclofen; Humans; Infusion Pumps, Implantable; Male; Middle Aged; Mus

2018
[Anesthetic management for a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; the neuromuscular monitoring was useful to determine appropriate dosages of rocuronium].
    Masui. The Japanese journal of anesthesiology, 2012, Volume: 61, Issue:6

    Topics: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Androstanols; Anesthesia, General; Baclofen; Humans; Infusion Pumps,

2012
An unusual presentation of baclofen overdose.
    Emergency medicine journal : EMJ, 2005, Volume: 22, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Baclofen; Delirium; Drug Overdose; Humans; Male; Muscle Relaxa

2005
Muscle cramp as the result of impaired GABA function--an electrophysiological and pharmacological observation.
    Muscle & nerve, 1993, Volume: 16, Issue:11

    Topics: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Baclofen; Clomipramine; Diazepam; Electric Stimulation; Evoked Potent

1993
Intrathecal baclofen for intractable spasticity in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
    Journal of neurology, 1999, Volume: 246, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Baclofen; Catheters, Indwelling; Disease Progression; Dose-Res

1999
Trial of baclofen in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
    Archives of neurology, 1979, Volume: 36, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Baclofen; Double-Blind Method; Evaluation Studies as Topic; Fe

1979
Treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
    Advances in neurology, 1977, Volume: 17

    Topics: Aging; Amitriptyline; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Baclofen; Braces; Dantrolene; Deglutition Disor

1977