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Effect of Terazosin on ATP Levels in People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Sponsor: University of Iowa
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
Terazosine
Titrating up to 5 mg PO at bedtime. Trial participants will take terazosin for 12 weeks.
Placebo
Placebo matching terazosin tablets
Locations (1)
University of Iowa Health Care
Iowa City, Iowa, United States