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NCT00839501 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Effect of Potassium and Acetazolamide on People With Andersen-Tawil Syndrome

A Phase 1 study, sponsored by University of Rochester.

Terminated
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
3
Enrollment target

NCT00839501 is a Phase 1 study that was terminated before completion, run by University of Rochester. The registered enrollment target is 3 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00839501, a Phase 1 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by University of Rochester.

TERMINATED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
3 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Andersen-Tawil Syndrome (ATS) is a rare genetic disorder that causes episodes of muscle weakness, potentially life-threatening changes in heart rhythm, and skeletal developmental abnormalities. The cause of some ATS cases remains unknown, and no specific treatments have been established. The purpose of this study is to determine whether potassium supplements and/or the medication acetazolamide affect the duration of muscle weakness and heart rhythm abnormalities in people with ATS.

Interventions

  • DRUG Acetazolamide
  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Potassium

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 3 participants
Start Date 2008-12
Est. Completion 2011-01
Phase Phase 1

Sponsor

University of Rochester

636 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00839501

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00839501 describes a study currently listed as terminated, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 3 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Rochester, which has 636 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Acetazolamide is the first listed.

NCT00839501 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00839501 about?

NCT00839501 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Potassium and Acetazolamide on People With Andersen-Tawil Syndrome". Andersen-Tawil Syndrome (ATS) is a rare genetic disorder that causes episodes of muscle weakness, potentially life-threatening changes in heart rhythm, and skeletal developmental abnormalities. The cause of some ATS cases remains unknown, and no specific treatments have been established. The purpose...

What is the current status of trial NCT00839501?

This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 3 participants. The study started on 2008-12. Estimated completion is 2011-01.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00839501?

The interventions under investigation include: Acetazolamide (DRUG), Potassium (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00839501?

This trial is sponsored by University of Rochester, which has 636 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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