Intrathecal Baclofen Injection Efficacy for Spasticity Management in Patients With Stroke: A Meta-Analysisopen access
- Authors
- Park, Ki Deok; Song, Min-Keun
- Issue Date
- Apr-2024
- Publisher
- 대한뇌신경재활학회
- Keywords
- Stroke; Muscle Spasticity; Intrathecal Injection; Baclofen
- Citation
- 뇌신경재활, v.17, no.1, pp 1 - 14
- Pages
- 14
- Journal Title
- 뇌신경재활
- Volume
- 17
- Number
- 1
- Start Page
- 1
- End Page
- 14
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/gachon/handle/2020.sw.gachon/90847
- DOI
- 10.12786/bn.2024.17.e3
- ISSN
- 1976-8753
2383-9910
- Abstract
- Although intrathecal baclofen injections have been used for spasticity management regarding stroke, spinal cord injur y, and central ner vous system diseases, their relative efficacy is controversial. This systematic review scoured 3 multinational electronic databases (Cochrane Librar y, MEDLINE, and Embase) to isolate relevant studies. We analyzed non-randomized studies and randomized control trials (RCTs) with direct comparisons against other spasticity management inter ventions for adult stroke patients. Risk of Bias (RoB) and the Risk of Bias Assessment tool for Non-randomized Studies evaluations were implemented with Cochrane’s RoB tool. Meta-analysis was performed with Revman 5.4, and evidence validity was assessed with the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations method.
Lastly, the intrathecal baclofen injection meta-analysis included 2 RCTs and 7 non-RCTs for assessing spasticity and 4 non-RCTs to measure gait velocity. Based on this data, intrathecal baclofen injection significantly impacted spasticity and gait speed. Thus, intrathecal baclofen injection can potentially treat severe spasticity unresponsive to conventional spasticity therapy. Furthermore, clinicians must consider individual patient characteristics and conditions when contemplating intrathecal baclofen injection for spasticity inter vention
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