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NCT00016679 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1
1-Octanol to Treat Essential Tremor
A Phase 1 study, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 1
- Development phase
- 42
- Enrollment target
NCT00016679: Completed Phase 1 study, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
NCT00016679 is a Phase 1 study that has completed, run by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). The registered enrollment target is 42 participants, below the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (30% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00016679, a Phase 1 study, has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 1
- Development phase
- 42 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study will determine the optimal dose of 1-octanol that will safely reduce tremors in patients with essential tremor-a disorder in which the hands, and sometimes the head, shake involuntarily. Current treatments may be ineffective or produce unwanted side effects. Ethanol (the chemical in beer and wine that causes intoxication) reduces tremor in many patients, but patients generally don't use it regularly because it interferes with daily activities. Laboratory studies show that 1-octanol, a drug that is similar to ethanol, may have the same beneficial effect on tremors with less likelihood of intoxication. Patients 21 years of age and older with essential tremor may be eligible for this 10-day study. Candidates will be evaluated with a neurological examination, blood tests, urinalysis and electrocardiogram (EKG). Those enrolled will be admitted to the hospital for 4 days for 1-octanol administration and monitoring. On day 1, patients will have a medical history and physical examination. A catheter (a thin plastic tube) will be placed in a vein of the forearm for sampling blood. Patients will take one 1-octanol capsule (at one of seven doses) by mouth and will be monitored for tremors and drug side effects. Blood will be sampled periodically in the first 3 hours to determine 1-octanol blood levels. On days 2 and 3, patients will be monitored for additional side effects. On days 3 and 4, laboratory tests (blood and urine) will be done to evaluate liver and kidney function. On day 4, the catheter will be removed and the patient will be discharged from the hospital. A follow-up visit will be scheduled 1 week after discharge for a physical examination and blood, urine and EKG tests.
Interventions
- DRUG 1-Octanol
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 42 participants |
| Start Date | 2001-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2004-03 |
| Phase | Phase 1 |
What the finished NCT00016679 record still lists
NCT00016679 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 42 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (30% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which 1-Octanol is the first listed.
NCT00016679 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00016679 about?
NCT00016679 is a clinical study titled "1-Octanol to Treat Essential Tremor". This study will determine the optimal dose of 1-octanol that will safely reduce tremors in patients with essential tremor-a disorder in which the hands, and sometimes the head, shake involuntarily. Current treatments may be ineffective or produce unwanted side effects. Ethanol (the chemical in beer ...
What is the current status of trial NCT00016679?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 42 participants. The study started on 2001-05. Estimated completion is 2004-03.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00016679?
The interventions under investigation include: 1-Octanol (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00016679?
This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which has 567 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Where NCT00016679's enrollment target sits among peer trials
42 1105th of 2000 higher than 876 of 2,000 other Phase 1 trials
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