Extended-release Sodium Oxybate (Lumryz) in Spasmodic Dysphonia and Voice Tremor

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phasePhase 1
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age21-80
SponsorKristina Simonyan

About this trial

Using a comprehensive approach of clinico-behavioral testing and neuroimaging, the researchers will examine the clinical effects of the extended-release formulation of sodium oxybate on voice symptoms in spasmodic dysphonia in an open-label, proof-of-concept, dose-finding study.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Provision of signed and dated informed consent form

Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and lifestyle considerations (see Lifestyle Considerations below) and availability for the duration of the study

Males and females

Age 21-80 years

Disqualifiers

The incapability of giving informed consent

Pregnancy or breastfeeding until a time when they are no longer pregnant or breastfeeding

Grade 2 or higher hepatic or renal dysfunction according to the NCI criteria

Moderate to severe congestive heart failure

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • sodium oxybate

Treatment groups

8 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators

Kristina Simonyan

Lead sponsor

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Sponsor institution