Overview

Study on Tolerability of Levodopa/Carbidopa in Children With Angelman Syndrome

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study is designed to determine the highest dose of levodopa/carbidopa that can be tolerated without any serious side effects by children with Angelman syndrome. It has been hypothesized that levodopa may lead to an improvement in the neurodevelopment and abnormal movements (e.g. tremors) in children with Angelman syndrome. Data from this study will be used to design a phase II trial to determine the efficacy of levodopa in treating children with Angelman syndrome.
Phase:
Phase 1
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Children’s Hospital
Treatments:
Carbidopa
Carbidopa, levodopa drug combination
Levodopa