A Study of Ranolazine in ALS

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate safety, effect on cramps, function and quality of life of ranolazine versus placebo for the treatment of ALS.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years or older
* Diagnosed with clinically definite, possible, probably, or lab-supported probable ALS per revised El Escorial criteria
* Breathing assessment called forced vital capacity (FVC) greater than or equal to 50%.
* Able to swallow pills at the start of the study and expected to for the length of the study.
* If on ALS modifying medications must be on a stable dose at least 30 days.
* Experiencing 4 or more cramps per week during a 2-week screening period.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Disease duration \< 5 years
* Tracheostomy invasive ventilation, or noninvasive ventilation of more than 12 hours/day
* Pregnant or lactating, adults unable to consent, and prisoners
* Taking ranolazine or investigational drug or has received an investigational drug within 30 days (or 5 half-lives for drugs, whichever is longer) prior to screening
* Medically uncontrolled comorbidities (heart, liver, kidney disease)
* Baseline QTc interval prolongation \>450 ms for men/ \>470 ms for women, history of long QT syndrome, or medications which prolong the QT interval
* Participation in an experimental drug trial less than 30 days before screening
* Patients have to be on a stable dosage of any medications used to treat muscle cramps for ≥30 days or have been off these medications ≥30 days prior to randomization.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 10/17/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Bjorn Oskarsson, M.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Huy Tran

(904) 953-0351

tran.huy1@mayo.edu

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Publications

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