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Dichloroacetate Kinetics, Metabolism and Toxicology
NCT00015015 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Dichloroacetate (DCA) is a product of water chlorination and a metabolite of certain industrial solvents, thus making it a chemical of environmental concern. However, DCA is also used as an investigational drug for treating various diseases of adults and children, at doses far greater than those to which humans are normally exposed in the environment. Our research involves how DCA is metabolized by healthy adults and by children with a fatal genetic disease, congenital lactic acidosis (CLA) who are treated with DCA.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Dichloroacetate
Study Locations (1)
Florida
- Univ. of Florida — Gainesville
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 1994-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2002-10 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00015015
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00015015 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), which has 75 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Lactic Acidosis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Dichloroacetate is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00015015 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Florida. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00015015 about?
NCT00015015 is a clinical study titled "Dichloroacetate Kinetics, Metabolism and Toxicology". Dichloroacetate (DCA) is a product of water chlorination and a metabolite of certain industrial solvents, thus making it a chemical of environmental concern. However, DCA is also used as an investigational drug for treating various diseases of adults and children, at doses far greater than those to ...
What is the current status of trial NCT00015015?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 1994-12. Estimated completion is 2002-10.
What conditions does trial NCT00015015 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Lactic Acidosis. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00015015?
The interventions under investigation include: Dichloroacetate (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00015015?
This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), which has 75 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00015015 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Florida. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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