Clinical trials: Carnitine; Muscle
Muscle Function
A Pilot Clinical Trial on the Efficacy of Two Carnitine-Based Products on Muscle Function in Healthy Older Adults
This study evaluates two L-Carnitine-based products on muscle function in healthy older adults (55 to 70 years old). These products are suspected to improve muscle function and possibly promote building of muscle mass.
- Trial name
- 15CAHL (NCT02317536)
- Testing
- Carnipure Product 1, Carnipure Product 2
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KGK Science Inc.
Recovery Methods, Exercise and Recovery
Effects of Carnitine Supplementation on Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This clinical study aims to investigate the effects of L-carnitine supplementation on recovery following high-intensity interval exercise in young athletes.
- Conditions
- Recovery Methods, Exercise and Recovery, Exercise Fatigue, Carnitine Ingestion
- Trial name
- NCT07492446
- Testing
- L-Carnitine
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University
Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase II Deficiency, Very Long Chain Acyl Coa Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Effect of Bezafibrate on Muscle Metabolism in Patients With Fatty Acid Oxidation Defects
The investigators propose to evaluate the effect of bezafibrate on metabolism during exercise in 22 adult patients affected with carnitine palmitoyltransferase II (CPTII) or very-long chain acyl-CoA-dehydrogenase (VLCAD)…
- Trial name
- Bezafibrate (NCT00983788)
- Testing
- Bezafibrate
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Metabolism and Nutrition Disorder, Metabolic Disturbance
Markers of Carnitine Acetyltransferase (CrAT) Protein Activity and Carnitine Availability
This study aims to measure skeletal muscle metabolism in vivo during exercise using the non-invasive Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) technique.
- Trial name
- NCT03697928
- Testing
- Exercise metabolism
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University
Muscle Cramp
Oral Carnitine for Cramps in Pregnancy
Muscle cramps occur frequently among pregnant women, and few therapeutic options exist. This is a study of oral L-carnitine, a dietary supplement, for the treatment of muscle cramps in pregnancy.
- Trial name
- NCT00516516
- Testing
- L-Carnitine
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Type 2 Diabetes
Improving Glycaemic Control With L-carnitine
A characteristic of Type 2 diabetes is a high blood glucose level, which is partly caused by the inability of insulin to stimulate glucose uptake into our muscles (insulin resistance).
- Trial name
- NCT02197299
- Testing
- L-carnitine
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Carnitine Palmitoyl Transferase 2 Deficiency
Bezafibrate Trial in CPT2 Deficiency
The purpose of this study is to determine whether bezafibrate is effective in the treatment of the muscular adult form of carnitine palmitoyltransferase 2 deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT00336167
- Testing
- bezafibrate (drug)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type I
CARNIVAL Type I: Valproic Acid and Carnitine in Infants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type I
This is a multi-center trial to test safety and evaluate early treatment intervention with valproic acid and carnitine in moderating SMA symptoms of Type I infants.
- Trial name
- NCT00661453
- Testing
- Valproic Acid and Levocarnitine
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Obesity & Overweight
Effect of a Food for Special Medical Purposes on Muscle Mass Preservation During GLP-1 RAs Weight Loss Treatment
This study evaluates whether a Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP) can help to preserve appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASMM) in adults undergoing weight loss treatment with GLP-1 receptor agonists or dual GIP/GLP-1…
- Trial name
- MYO-PRESERVE (NCT07393360)
- Testing
- Myosave®
- Where
- 3 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Pharmanutra S.p.a.
Muscle Loss
Carnitine Supplementation and Skeletal Muscle Mass
The primary aim of the current research project is to investigate the effect of carnitine supplementation on muscle strength and body composition.
- Trial name
- ROM (NCT05009641)
- Testing
- L-carnitine
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome
A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial L-carnitine and Piracetam in the Treatment of Weakness, Muscle Fatigue and Muscle Pain in the Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome
This protocol aims to assess of L-carnitine and piracetam to relieve weakness, muscle fatigue and muscle pain in patients with Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT01549847
- Testing
- L-carnitine and piracetam
- Where
- Brazil
- Sponsor
- Biolab Sanus Farmaceutica
Muscle Soreness, Muscle Damage
The Chronic Effects of Carnitine on Recovery
This study investigated the effects of CarnipureTM, a high-quality L-carnitine ingredient, on long term (5 weeks) recovery, muscle damage, and SOD status in a population of males and females while training two days per week.
- Conditions
- Muscle Soreness, Muscle Damage, Resistance Training, Oxidative Stress
- Trial name
- NCT04420377
- Testing
- Carnipure, Resistance Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Applied Science & Performance Institute
Sarcopenia
Effect of Carnitine Supplementation and Resistance Training on Skeletal Muscle Function
The primary aim of the current research project is to explore whether nutritional supplementation and resistance training might be combined to produce synergistic effects in the prevention of muscle loss during aging.
- Trial name
- NCT03907592
- Testing
- L-carnitine supplementation, Leucine supplementation, Resistance training
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Insulin Resistance
Effects of Carnitine Supplementation on Liver and Muscle
It will be evaluated whether carnitine, a dietary supplement, reduces liver fat and improves metabolism in individuals who have a high concentration of fat within their liver.
- Trial name
- ECLIPSE (NCT03439917)
- Testing
- L-Carnitine tartrate, Meal Replacement Drink, Maltodextrin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Muscle, Skeletal
Protein Ingestion and Muscle Carnitine Uptake
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of a protein-carbohydrate beverage on the absorption of an orally ingested bolus of L-carnitine, compared to flavoured water and carbohydrate-only controls, and to determine…
- Trial name
- NCT02535897
- Testing
- Flavoured water, Flavoured water + carbohydrate, Flavoured water + carbohydrate + protein
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Fragile X Syndrome
Early Check: Expanded Screening in Newborns
Early Check provides voluntary screening of newborns for a selected panel of conditions. The study has three main objectives: 1) develop and implement an approach to identify affected infants, 2) address the impact on infants and…
- Conditions
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Fragile X Syndrome, Fragile X - Premutation, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT03655223
- Testing
- Confirmatory Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- RTI International
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs)
L-carnitine vs Placebo for the Treatment of Muscle Cramps After Imatinib in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
we aim to evaluate the efficacy of L-carnitine for the treatment of muscle cramps after imatinib in patients with GIST and apply in the future.
- Trial name
- NCT03426722
- Testing
- L-carnitine
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Asan Medical Center
Cardiac Complications, Signs and Symptoms
Evaluation of the Effects of L-Carnitine Injection in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
This is a study designed to test the hypothesis that treatment with L-carnitine will improve the quality of life and some specific symptoms and signs in patients with renal failure submitted to hemodialysis.
- Conditions
- Cardiac Complications, Signs and Symptoms, Muscle Weakness, Anemia
- Trial name
- NCT00173706
- Testing
- L-Carnitine Injection
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Metabolism, Inborn Errors, Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Fat and Sugar Metabolism During Exercise in Patients With Metabolic Myopathy
This study aims to characterize the pathophysiological mechanisms of 21 different metabolic myopathies. The study will focus on exercise capacity and the metabolic derangement during exercise.
- Conditions
- Metabolism, Inborn Errors, Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors, Carbohydrate Metabolism, Inborn Errors, Long-Chain 3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT02635269
- Testing
- Sugar
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Sarcopenia
Carnitine Supplementation and Skeletal Muscle Function
Research project objectives The primary aim of the current research project is to use carnitine supplementation as the anti-inflammatory intervention for exploring the relationship between inflammation and associated with aging…
- Trial name
- NCT02692235
- Testing
- carnitine
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport