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NCT05647707

The Efficacy of L-Carnitine in the Management of Acute Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Status unknown Phase 2 Last updated 12 December 2022
What this trial tests

Phase 2 trial testing L-Carnitine in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in 72 participants. Status unknown.

Timeline
15 December 2022
Primary endpoint
15 April 2023
1 August 2023

Quick facts

Lead sponsorAlexandria University
PhasePhase 2
StatusStatus unknown
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Allocationrandomized
Designparallel
Maskingsingle
Primary purposetreatment
Enrollment72
Start date15 December 2022
Primary completion15 April 2023
Estimated completion1 August 2023

Drugs / interventions tested

Conditions studied

Sponsor

Alexandria University

Who can join

Eligibility, any sex, with Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Sponsor's own description

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning results in high morbidity and mortality worldwide. CO is described as a "silent killer" because CO is colorless, odorless, and tasteless but highly toxic. The diagnosis of acute CO poisoning depends on the history of exposure to a source of fire in a closed space along with the clinical and laboratory findings. The pathophysiology of CO poisoning is not fully understood; however, it is proved that CO induces hypoxia by forming carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) and shifting the oxygen dissociation curve to the left. The molecular mechanisms of CO poisoning include oxidative injury through the generation of free radicals. In addition, oxygen therapy might enhance the reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and result in reperfusion injury. Free radicals could induce a serious impact on vital organs, including the heart, and brain. L-Carnitine is an endogenous mitochondrial constituent that contributes to normal mitochondrial activities. L-Carnitine is an antioxidant with potent ROS scavenging ability. ROS-mediated pathology of CO suggests that antioxidants are potentially useful agents in the alleviation of CO toxicity. Thus, the current study will investigate the therapeutic efficacy of L-Carnitine in improving the prognosis of acute CO poisoning. The current clinical trial will include patients with moderate and severe acute carbon monoxide poisoning according to Poisoning Severity Score.

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