ZIA BC 011177 (ZIA) | |||
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Title | Botulinum Toxin for Painful Cutaneous Leiomyomas | ||
Institution | NCI, Bethesda, MD | ||
Principal Investigator | Kong, Heidi | NCI Program Director | N/A |
Cancer Activity | N/A | Division | CCR |
Funded Amount | $3,102 | Project Dates | 10/01/2009 - N/A |
Fiscal Year | 2009 | Project Type | Intramural |
Research Topics w/ Percent Relevance | Cancer Types w/ Percent Relevance | ||
Cancer (100.0%) |
Kidney Cancer (100.0%) Kidney Disease (100.0%) Urinary System (100.0%) |
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Research Type | |||
Localized Therapies - Clinical Applications Patient Care and Survivorship Issues |
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Abstract | |||
Our pilot study of botulinum toxin-A injected into painful skin leiomyomas will evaluate whether patients receive pain relief in the 12 weeks after injection. Given the often subjective nature of pain, we have designed the study in a placebo-controlled and double-blinded fashion. For the duration of the study, subjects will rate their pain using standardized pain scoring scales at study visits and through a pain diary. Subjects will also complete quality of life assessments. In FY 2009, we enrolled 4 subjects who received botulinum toxin-A or placebo. |