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NCT07224269
EARLY_PHASE1

Effect of Terazosin on ATP Levels in People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Sponsor: University of Iowa

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Summary

This will be a single center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study to assess the safety and tolerability of terazosin (TZ) at a dose of 5 milligrams (mg) per os (PO) daily for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The primary outcome of this study is to determine whether TZ increases adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels in ALS. The investigators will measure adverse outcomes, safety, and tolerability of taking TZ. Procedures include blood draws, spirometry, fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) scans, questionnaires, and physical examinations. TZ will be titrated up to 5 mg PO daily. This is a pilot study and is not powered to assess efficacy of this medication. The investigators' hope is that this study will guide future studies of this (and similar) medications for the disease modification of ALS. This study also aims to learn more about how patients produce and use energy and if TZ can help to reverse energy deficits that appear in ALS.

Official title: A Pilot Study of the Effect of Terazosin on ATP Levels in People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 80 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

20

Start Date

2026-05-01

Completion Date

2027-05-31

Last Updated

2026-03-10

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DRUG

Terazosine

Titrating up to 5 mg PO at bedtime. Trial participants will take terazosin for 12 weeks.

DRUG

Placebo

Placebo matching terazosin tablets

Locations (1)

University of Iowa Health Care

Iowa City, Iowa, United States