Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Effect of L-carnitine on Disease Activity in Patients With Mild to Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis

Lead Sponsor:

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Conditions:

Knee Osteoarthritis

Eligibility:

All Genders

40+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of L-carnitine on symptomatic improvement, oxidative stress, and inflammation in mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis patients.

Detailed Description

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive degenerative joint disease marked by cartilage degradation, synovial inflammation, and subchondral bone remodeling, resulting in persistent pain and disability. Th...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Knee pain
  • Radiographic evidence of mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence Grade: II-III)
  • Above 40 years
  • Both male and female
  • hs-CRP ≥ 0.3mg/dl

Exclusion

  • Renal impairment (S. creatinine \>1.5 mg/dl)
  • Diagnosed with systemic inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, inflammatory bowel disease, gout
  • Patients on immunosuppressant treatment
  • Any history of intra-articular corticosteroid injections during the previous three months
  • A history of knee surgery or trauma
  • Any antioxidant vitamins use, such as A, C and E or history of use in the last two months
  • History of taking L-carnitine and naproxen in last 2 months
  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • Participation in another clinical trial

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

72 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06960694

Start Date

May 1 2025

End Date

January 1 2026

Last Update

May 7 2025

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Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1000