Plain-English translation of NCT06070233 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a treatment called stereotactic radiosurgery dorsal rhizotomy — a procedure that uses highly focused radiation beams to target certain nerves in your spine that may be causing muscle stiffness. Half of the participants will receive the real treatment, and half will receive a sham (fake) treatment that looks the same but doesn't do anything. After 6 months, the people who received the sham treatment will have the option to receive the real treatment.
Many people with stroke, spinal cord injury, or cerebral palsy experience chronic muscle stiffness that doesn't improve with medications alone. Researchers want to find out if this new radiation-based procedure can safely loosen tight muscles and improve quality of life for patients who haven't found relief through standard care.
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You will be randomly assigned to either receive the real radiation treatment or a sham treatment that mimics the procedure but delivers no radiation. The research team will monitor you closely afterward to check whether your muscles feel less stiff and watch for any side effects. If you receive the sham treatment, you'll be eligible to receive the real treatment after 6 months of follow-up.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 22, 2026 · Not medical advice
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