Effects of Octanoic Acid for Treatment of Essential Voice Tremor
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2017-03-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Essential voice tremor is a neurological condition that produces a regular, shaking quality
in the voice. One form of drug treatment that produces some improvement in tremor of the
hands is octanoic acid, which is a food additive that is similar to alcohol. Research
suggests that octanoic acid may reduce tremor in the hands/arms with few side effects and no
intoxication effects. This study will determine whether octanoic acid may be useful for
reducing tremor when it affects the voice. Researchers are hypothesizing that octanoic acid
will reduce the effects of tremor on the voice.
Phase:
Phase 1/Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Syracuse University
Collaborator:
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)