Dexmedetomidine Sublingual Film for the Ambulatory Treatment of Hyperadrenergic Autonomic Crisis in Patients With Familial Dysautonomia

NCT06148311 · Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION · Phase: PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 15

Last updated 2026-04-13

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Summary

The purpose of this placebo controlled interventional study is to collect preliminary data on administering dexmedetomidine in patients with Familial Dysautonomia (FD) during a rapid cessation of autonomic crisis. The primary aims are to assess the feasibility and evaluate if measurements of heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation can predict the start of an autonomic crisis.

Funding Source- FDA OOPD

Conditions

  • Familial Dysautonomia

Interventions

DRUG

Matching placebo

One matching placebo will be given under the tongue on a thin dissolvable film.

DRUG

Dexmedetomidine

Dexmedetomidine 120 mcg will be given under the tongue on a thin dissolvable film.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Alejandra Gonzalez-Duarte, MD · NYU Langone Health, NYU Dysautonomia Center

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
16 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-07-01
Primary Completion
2027-01-01
Completion
2027-09-01
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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