Evaluation of the Effect of Liposomal L-Arg and Vit C Integration on Mitochondrial Function in Patients With Heart Failure (Mito-HF)

April 19, 2024 updated by: Stefano Carugo, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Pilot study to assess the effect of L-Arg and Vit C liposomal supplementation on mitochondrial function in patients with heart failure, through analysis of the viability of mitochondria isolated from peripheral blood of mononucleate cells (PBMC).

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Pilot, monocentric, national, non-pharmacological, prospective, double-blind randomized trial.

The primary objective of this study is to assess the effect of liposomal L-Arg and Vit C supplementation on mitochondrial function in patients with heart failure, by analysis of the viability of mitochondria isolated from peripheral blood of mononucleate cells (PBMC). Mitochondrial respiratory function of PBMC (in extensive lymphocytes and monocytes) is readily available. These cells are involved in many inflammatory diseases, including those driven by episodes of ischemia-reperfusion, which play a key role in cardiovascular alterations. In particular, the recruitment of T cells and myocardial infiltration are well described during ischemic and non-sischemic heart failure, so the mitochondrial function of PBMC could play a significant role in this immune disorderrelated during heart failure.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

56

Phase

  • Phase 3

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Italy
    • Lombardia
      • Milan, Lombardia, Italy, 20122
        • Recruiting
        • Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥18 years
  • Diagnosis of heart failure with preserved EF 45%.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Age <18 years
  • Left ventricular ejection fraction <45%
  • Valvular heart disease
  • Previous myocardial infarction or coronary heart disease
  • Hypertension
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Intolerance to L-arginine and liposomal vitamin C
  • Pregnancy
  • Lactation.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Placebo Comparator: Treatment group
Once the diagnosis of heart failure is established, patients will be randomized into a double-blind treatment to receive with a 1:1 ratio an oral supplement of 1.66 g L-arginine and 500 mg of liposomal vitamin C once a day (Bioarginine. C , Pharmaceutical Damor) for 3 months (treatment group)
Drug: L-arginine and liposomal vitamin C
Once the diagnosis of heart failure is established, patients will be randomized into a double-blind treatment to receive with a 1:1 ratio an oral supplement of 1.66 g L-arginine and 500 mg of liposomal vitamin C once a day (Bioarginine. C , Pharmaceutical Damor) for 3 months (treatment group) or an oral supplement of Placebo once a day for 3 months (control group)
No Intervention: Control group
Once the diagnosis of heart failure is established, patients will be randomized into a double-blind treatment to receive with a 1:1 ratio an oral supplement of Placebo for 3 months (control group)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
To assess the effect of liposomal L-Arg and Vit C
Time Frame: 3 months
The primary objective of this study is to assess the effect of liposomal L-Arg and Vit C supplementation on mitochondrial function in patients with heart failure, by analysis of the viability of mitochondria isolated from peripheral blood of mononucleate cells (PBMC).
3 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

Collaborators

DAMOR Farmaceutici S.p.a.

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 21, 2023

Primary Completion (Estimated)

September 30, 2024

Study Completion (Estimated)

October 31, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 12, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 12, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

September 21, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 22, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 19, 2024

Last Verified

April 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 3189

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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