drugset / Trial / NCT05892770
Zinc Supplementation Prior to Botox Injections for Spasmodic Dysphonia
Non-randomizedSingle-groupOpen-labelTreatment
Summary
One initial study has shown that Botulinum Toxin (BT) in combination with zinc supplementation may increase the duration of effects BT treatment. This initial study was in the context of facial aesthetics. The purpose of the present study is to determine the effect, if any, of oral zinc supplementation prior to BT in the treatment of spasmodic dysphonia. If positive effects will be observed, this would help reduce the burden of disease for these patients.
Timeline
- Start
- 2023-08-01
- Primary completion
- 2025-12
- Completion
- 2025-12
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Zinc gluconate | Small molecule | 50 mg | — |
| Background | Botulinum toxin type A | Protein / enzyme biologic | — | Intramuscular |