Oxygen may halt debilitating attacks in rare childhood disorder
NCT ID NCT06248645
First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study tested whether breathing high-flow oxygen can quickly stop dystonic (stiffening) and plegic (paralysis) attacks in children with alternating hemiplegia of childhood, a rare genetic condition. Twenty-four participants used oxygen or a placebo at the start of an attack. The main goal was to see if more attacks stopped within 30 minutes over five weeks.
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Locations
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HCL LYON
Lyon, France
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Hôpital Pitié Salpêtrière
Paris, 75013, France
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