CARegiver BURden, Effectiveness and Other Health Care Measures on Functional Disability, in Patients Treated With Abobotulinumtoxin A for Upper Limb Spasticity

To be considered for this study, you must be at least 18 years old and have been diagnosed with stiffness in your arm (upper limb spasticity) due to a past brain injury (like a stroke or head injury) or a stable spinal cord injury. You also need an unpaid carer, who is at least 18 years old, to help you daily. Both you and your carer must be able to follow the study instructions, and your doctor must have already decided that AboBoNT-A treatment is right for you, regardless of your participation in this study.

There are also some reasons why you might not be able to join. For example, if you've had botulinum toxin treatment in your arm within the last 12 months, or if you have any medical reasons that prevent you from safely receiving this type of treatment. You also can't be taking part in another clinical study or have recently done so.

Both you and your carer must agree to have your information collected for the study. If your carer is already helping another person in this study, they won't be able to join again. The study also aims to include people who are generally well enough to participate and are covered by healthcare insurance.

This study is an 'observational' study, meaning you won't be given a new or experimental treatment. Instead, researchers will collect information about your health and treatment with AboBoNT-A as part of your regular care, which your doctor has already decided is best for you. Participation will involve providing information from your perspective, your carer's perspective, and your doctor's perspective throughout your treatment course. The total duration of your participation will depend on your treatment plan, but it's largely about collecting data during your routine visits and discussions.