Carnitine supplement for heart failure with kidney issues
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking carnitine supplements by mouth can help people who have both heart failure and early-to-moderate kidney problems. It's an early-phase study to see if the supplement is safe and works for this group.
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Who can take part
- You have heart failure that also involves some kidney problems (cardiorenal syndrome).
- Your kidney disease is at stage 1, 2, 3a, 3b, or 4 (not stage 5 or on dialysis).
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
- You have no history of seizures and no known allergy to carnitine or its tablet ingredients.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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