Could a common blood pressure drug boost energy in ALS?
NCT ID NCT07224269
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether terazosin, a drug used for high blood pressure, can increase energy levels in people with ALS. Twenty participants will take either terazosin or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and if it raises ATP, a key energy molecule, in the body.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
terazosin
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a treatment that helps slow ALS by improving how cells produce energy.
What could go wrong
This is a very early pilot study with only 20 people, so it may not show clear benefits. It is designed mainly to check safety, not effectiveness.
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University of Iowa Health Care
Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
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