Clinical Trials

Alternating hemiplegia of childhood- Sodium oxybate

Description

Status: Open to Enrollment

Start Date: Jun 29 2009

End Date: OPEN

The purpose of this study is see if sodium oxybate can abort episodes of weakness/stiffness in children and young adults with alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC). Participants from ages 6 months to 25 years old who have on average at least 3 AHC episodes per week may be eligible. Primary caregivers of study participants will be required to submit online daily AHC episode logs indicating frequency and duration of episodes prior to and during use of study drug. A one-week stay at the University of Utah will be required for initial drug dosing and monitoring.

Principal Investigators

Kathryn Swoboda, M.D.

Co Investigators

Aga Lewelt, M.D.

Contact Information

Name: Whit
Phone: 801-585-9717
Email: whit@genetics.utah.edu

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