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Inconsistent results for the effect of BoNT injections were found in literature which can possibly be explained by the study design as these were uncontrolled or non-randomized studies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to investigate the effect of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) injections in the rectus femoris on gait kinematics and functional outcome in adult stroke patients.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Twenty-six participants were included in this triple-blind cross-over RCT. The intervention consisted of an injection with BoNT-A. Placebo is an injection with saline. Besides knee and hip kinematics, functional outcomes were measured.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Comparison of the effect of BoNT-A injection to placebo injection showed a significant increase in peak knee flexion and knee range of motion of 6.7\u00b0 and 4.8\u00b0 respectively. There was no difference in hip kinematics. In functional outcomes, only the 6 Minute Walking Test showed a significant increase of 18.3 m.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>BoNT-A injections in the rectus femoris is a valuable treatment option for stroke patients walking with a SKG to improve knee kinematics. To study the effect on functional outcome more research is necessary with different functional outcome measures that can capture the effect in kinematics. 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