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baclofen and Weight Gain

baclofen has been researched along with Weight Gain in 5 studies

Weight Gain: Increase in BODY WEIGHT over existing weight.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Although excessive weight gain is not a common problem in children with cerebral origin spasticity, increased weight-gain velocity is prevalent in children receiving ITB therapy."5.33Weight gain in children with hypertonia of cerebral origin receiving intrathecal baclofen therapy. ( Ayyangar, RN; Fox, MA; McCoy, AA; Schaubel, DE, 2006)
"Although excessive weight gain is not a common problem in children with cerebral origin spasticity, increased weight-gain velocity is prevalent in children receiving ITB therapy."1.33Weight gain in children with hypertonia of cerebral origin receiving intrathecal baclofen therapy. ( Ayyangar, RN; Fox, MA; McCoy, AA; Schaubel, DE, 2006)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's4 (80.00)29.6817
2010's1 (20.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Pritula, SL1
Fox, MA2
Ayyangar, R1
Bottanelli, M1
Rubini, G1
Venturelli, V1
Cosentino, A1
Rossato, G1
Vicentini, S1
Romito, S1
Rizzuto, N1
Bertolasi, L1
McCoy, AA1
Schaubel, DE1
Ayyangar, RN1
Ceulemans, B1
van Rhijn, J1
Kenis, S1
Krols, R1
Laridon, A1
Van Havenbergh, T1
Hemingway, C1
McGrogan, J1
Freeman, JM1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Energy Costs of Spasticity in Spinal Cord Injury: A Pilot Investigation[NCT00572845]20 participants (Actual)Interventional2008-01-31Terminated (stopped due to Unable to recruit enough participants.)
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Other Studies

5 other studies available for baclofen and Weight Gain

ArticleYear
Weight changes in children receiving intrathecal baclofen for the treatment of spasticity.
    Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine, 2012, Volume: 5, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Analysis of Variance; Baclofen; Child; Child, Preschool; Female; Humans; Infusion Pumps,

2012
Weight and height gain after intrathecal baclofen pump implantation in children with spastic tetraparesis.
    Developmental medicine and child neurology, 2004, Volume: 46, Issue:11

    Topics: Anthropometry; Baclofen; Body Height; Child; Female; Humans; Infusion Pumps, Implantable; Male; Musc

2004
Weight gain in children with hypertonia of cerebral origin receiving intrathecal baclofen therapy.
    Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 2006, Volume: 87, Issue:11

    Topics: Adolescent; Baclofen; Brain Injuries; Cerebral Palsy; Child; Child, Preschool; Female; Hospitals, Pe

2006
Opisthotonus and intrathecal treatment with baclofen (ITB) in children.
    European journal of pediatrics, 2008, Volume: 167, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Baclofen; Belgium; Child; Child, Preschool; Dystonia; Epilepsy; Female; Follow-Up

2008
Energy requirements of spasticity.
    Developmental medicine and child neurology, 2001, Volume: 43, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Baclofen; Combined Modality Therapy; Energy Intake; Energy Metabolism; Humans; Male; Qua

2001