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riluzole and Fragile X Syndrome

riluzole has been researched along with Fragile X Syndrome in 1 studies

Riluzole: A glutamate antagonist (RECEPTORS, GLUTAMATE) used as an anticonvulsant (ANTICONVULSANTS) and to prolong the survival of patients with AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS.

Fragile X Syndrome: A condition characterized genotypically by mutation of the distal end of the long arm of the X chromosome (at gene loci FRAXA or FRAXE) and phenotypically by cognitive impairment, hyperactivity, SEIZURES, language delay, and enlargement of the ears, head, and testes. INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY occurs in nearly all males and roughly 50% of females with the full mutation of FRAXA. (From Menkes, Textbook of Child Neurology, 5th ed, p226)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Riluzole treatment was associated with clinical response in 1 of 6 subjects (17%)."6.76Open-label riluzole in fragile X syndrome. ( Erickson, CA; Greenough, WT; McDougle, CJ; Stigler, KA; Weiler, IJ; Weng, N; Wink, LK, 2011)
"Riluzole treatment was associated with clinical response in 1 of 6 subjects (17%)."2.76Open-label riluzole in fragile X syndrome. ( Erickson, CA; Greenough, WT; McDougle, CJ; Stigler, KA; Weiler, IJ; Weng, N; Wink, LK, 2011)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Erickson, CA1
Weng, N1
Weiler, IJ1
Greenough, WT1
Stigler, KA1
Wink, LK1
McDougle, CJ1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Riluzole in Fragile X Syndrome: A Pilot Study Incorporating Biomarker Assay[NCT00895752]Phase 46 participants (Actual)Interventional2009-04-30Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I)

The Clinical Global Impression - Improvement scale (CGI-I) is a 7 point scale that requires the clinician to assess how much the patient's illness has improved or worsened relative to a baseline state at the beginning of the intervention. and rated as: 1, very much improved; 2, much improved; 3, minimally improved; 4, no change; 5, minimally worse; 6, much worse; or 7, very much worse (NCT00895752)
Timeframe: Obtained at Week 6

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Riluzole3.5

Extra-cellular Signal-relatedness Kinase (ERK)

ERK activations times, as defined as the time in minutes for ERK phosphorylation to reach the half maximal level. (NCT00895752)
Timeframe: Screen and Week 6

Interventionminutes (Mean)
Riluzole2.99

The ADHD Rating Scale

The ADHD Rating Scale is an 18-item scale directly derived from DSM-IV criteria for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The ADHD Rating Scale-IV is completed by the parent and scored by a clinician. The scale consists of 2 subscales: inattention (9 items) and hyperactivity-impulsivity (9 items). If 3 or more items are skipped, the clinician should use extreme caution in interpreting the scale. The total score can range from 0 to 54, with a higher score indicating greater severity (NCT00895752)
Timeframe: Week 6

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Riluzole19.0

The Clinical Global Impression - Severity Scale

The Clinical Global Impression - Severity scale (CGI-S) is a 7-point scale that requires the clinician to rate the severity of the patient's illness at the time of assessment, relative to the clinician's past experience with patients who have the same diagnosis. Considering total clinical experience, a patient is assessed on severity of mental illness at the time of rating 1, normal, not at all ill; 2, borderline mentally ill; 3, mildly ill; 4, moderately ill; 5, markedly ill; 6, severely ill; or 7, extremely ill (NCT00895752)
Timeframe: Week 6

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Riluzole4.2

The Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test

The Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test is one of the most commonly used assessment tests that measure verbal ability in standard American English vocabulary. This test has been nationally standardized using examinees from various age groups, from children to adults. Thus, the raw scores are equated to mental age, using the norms obtained from standardization. The total standard scores range from 40 (worse receptive vocabulary) to 160 (better receptive vocabulary). The scores can also be converted to percentile rank. (NCT00895752)
Timeframe: Week 6

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Riluzole123.2

The Social Reciprocity Scale

The 65-item SRS is a standardized measure of the core symptoms of autism. Each item is scored on a 4-point Likert scale. The score of each individual item is summed to create a total raw score. A total scores results are as follows: 0-62: Within normal limits 63-79: Mild range of impairment 80-108: Moderate range of impairment 109-149: Severe range of impairment. (NCT00895752)
Timeframe: Week 6

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Riluzole103.5

Aberrant Behavior Checklist

The Aberrant Behavior Checklist (ABC) is a 58-item measure of maladaptive behaviors and is used as a measure of drug effects. The ABC has 5 subscales: Social Withdrawal (16 items) ranging from 0 (not at all) to 48 (severe), Irritability (15 items) ranging from 0 (not at all) to 45 (severe), Inappropriate Speech (4 items) ranging from 0 (not at all) to 12 (severe), Hyperactivity (16 items) ranging from 0 (not at all) to 48 (severe), and Stereotypy (7 items) ranging from 0 (not at all) to 21 (severe). Items are rated from 0 (not at all) to 3 (severe). (NCT00895752)
Timeframe: Week 6

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
IrritablitySocial WithdrawalStereotypyHyperactivityInappropriate Speech
Riluzole8.39.75.315.06.2

Children's Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (CY-BOCS)

The CY-BOCS PDD has been utilized in a largescale clinical treatment study of repetitive behavior in idiopathic ASDs. CYBOCS-PDD scores range from 0 to 20 and measure repetitive/compulsive behavior and not obsessions. Higher score indicate worse outcome. (NCT00895752)
Timeframe: Obtained at Baseline and Week 6

InterventionUnits on a Scale (Mean)
BaselineSix Weeks
Riluzole11.29.7

Trials

1 trial available for riluzole and Fragile X Syndrome

ArticleYear
Open-label riluzole in fragile X syndrome.
    Brain research, 2011, Mar-22, Volume: 1380

    Topics: Child; Child Development Disorders, Pervasive; Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists; Fragile X Syndrome

2011