Zinc Supplementation Prior to Botox Injections for Spasmodic Dysphonia
Status:
Not yet recruiting
Trial end date:
2024-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
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.
Phase:
Phase 1/Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Florida
Treatments:
abobotulinumtoxinA Botulinum Toxins Botulinum Toxins, Type A Zinc