Status:

UNKNOWN

Modulation of Circulating Levels of the Ketone Body 3-hydroxybutyrate in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure: Cardiovascular Effects

Lead Sponsor:

University of Aarhus

Conditions:

Heart Failure

Ketosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The ketone body 3-hydroxybutyrate (3-OHB) is a naturally occurring energy substrate, and is associated with increased life span and improved health. We have previously shown that intravenous 3-OHB tre...

Detailed Description

Heart Failure (HF) is a major public health issue because the disease affects 1-2% of the Western population and the lifetime risk of HF is 20%. HF is responsible for 1-2% of all healthcare expenditur...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Chronic Heart Failure;
  • NYHA class II-III
  • Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction \<40%

Exclusion

  • Diabetes or HbA1c \> 48 mmol/mol
  • Significant cardiac valve disease,
  • Severe stable angina pectoris
  • Severe comorbidity as judged by investigator,
  • Inability to give informed consent.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 25 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 1 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

8 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04443426

Start Date

April 25 2019

End Date

November 1 2022

Last Update

August 18 2022

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Aarhus University Hospital

Aarhus, Denmark, 8200