Methods for the treatment of infantile spasms using medium chain triglycerides
AssigneeCerecin Australia Pty Limited
InventorsJudith Walker, Samuel T. Henderson
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to methods for the treatment of Infantile Spasms and/or the prevention of spasms of Infantile spasms. The methods include administering compositions comprising at least one compound capable of elevating ketone body concentrations in a subject in need thereof (e.g., ketogenic compounds), administered in an amount effective for treatment of Infantile Spasms and or the prevention of spams of Infantile Spasms. In one embodiment, the composition includes medium chain triglycerides (MCT). The composition may be administered as an oral dosage forms, in particular, a nutritional drink comprising at least one compound capable of elevating ketone body concentrations in a subject.
Claims13
A method for the treatment of Infantile Spasms and/or the prevention of spasms of Infantile Spasms in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising:
- administering an effective amount of a composition comprising tricaprilin, wherein the tricaprilin is capable of elevating ketone body concentrations in the body of the subject.
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