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A double blind cross-over trial of Valium against Amytal and Placebo was carried out on 22 patients with spasticity due to spinal cord injuries. Observations were made by six independent observers. Valium was significantly more effective than Amytal or Placebo. There was a low incidence of side-effects.
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Corbett, M., Frankel, H. & Michaelis, L. A double blind, cross-over trial of valium in the treatment of spasticity. Spinal Cord 10, 19–22 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.1972.4
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