Actively Recruiting
Oral Carnitine in Heart Failure Patients
Led by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's · Updated on 2026-04-20
20
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
59 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Heart failure is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, leading to symptoms like being more tired, shortness of breath, and swelling in the body. Carnitine is a naturally occurring substance in the body that plays a role in turning fat into energy. This study will determine whether oral L-Carnitine supplementation can improve symptoms, enhance heart function and possibly improve the quality of life in individuals with heart failure.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Oral Carnitine in Heart Failure Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Clinical-pathological diagnosis of heart failure with some degree of cardiorenal syndrome
- Stage 1, 2, 3a, 3b, or 4 chronic kidney disease
- Age �3E�3D 18 years
- Able to speak and read English
- Willing and able to provide consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Estimated GFR <15 mL/min/1.73m2 or Stage 5 chronic kidney disease
- Currently undergoing renal replacement therapy of any kind
- Pregnant, breastfeeding or intending pregnancy
- History of seizures of any type
- Known allergy to levocarnitine, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose or povidone
- Unable to provide consent
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
London Health Sciences Centre
London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 5W9
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
K
Kathy Koyle
CONTACT
A
Amy Freeman, RN
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
1
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