Status:

COMPLETED

Evaluation of the Cardioprotective Effect of L-carnitine and Silymarin in Patients Receiving Anthracycline Chemotherapy

Lead Sponsor:

Horus University

Conditions:

Breast Cancer

Eligibility:

FEMALE

20-60 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

the study aim to protect patients received anthracyclines containing chemotherapy from cardiotoxcity induced by anthracyclines derivatives. by using L-carnitine and Silymarin for protection the heart ...

Detailed Description

Aim: Anthracycline induced cardiotoxicity is the most common constrains of its use in treatment of various types of cancer. This study aimed to investigate benefits from adding L-carnitine and Silymar...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • cancer patients receiving anthracycline chemotherapy in their protocol alone (without any cardioprotective agent),
  • aged 20-60 and
  • female patients were included.

Exclusion

  • patients with a history of heart failure, arrhythmia, history of cardiac catheterizations or, history of angina, uncontrolled hypertension and uncontrolled diabetes,
  • patients with impaired liver function tests,
  • previous anthracycline-containing regimens and any cardiotoxic chemotherapy regimens,
  • previous history of chest wall irradiation.
  • Brain metastasis,
  • pregnant patients and
  • patients who refused informed consent,

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 10 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 10 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

83 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04434404

Start Date

September 10 2018

End Date

December 10 2019

Last Update

June 16 2020

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Horus University

Damietta, Tanta City, Egypt, 34518

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