At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 2Completed· 37 enrolled
Drug / intervention
alpha-lipoic acid and acetyl-L-carnitine +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Antioxidant Therapy to Reduce Inflammation in Sickle Cell Disease
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating alpha-lipoic acid and acetyl-L-carnitine and Control for Anemia, Sickle Cell. Completed, enrolled 37 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether alpha-lipoic acid and acetyl-L-carnitine will lower systemic inflammation in patients with Sickle Cell Disease by reducing oxidative stress, which will result in a decrease in the frequency of vaso-occlusive pain episodes and improve their quality of life.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsAnemia, Sickle Cell
CountriesUnited States
Timeline
Phase 2CompletedFinished
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Enrollment StartAug 2009
First PostedJan 2010
Primary CompletionApr 2013
TodayJul 2026
First PostedJan 22, 2010
Enrollment StartAug 1, 2009
Primary CompletionApr 1, 2013
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3.7 yearsPosted 16.4 years ago
Interventions
alpha-lipoic acid and acetyl-L-carnitinedrug
none to report
Controldrug
none to report