Effects of L-arginine and Liposomal Vitamin C Supplementation on Physical Performance and Endothelial Function in Elderly With Sarcopenia

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Dietary supplement
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

In older age, reduced mobility is associated with an increased risk of reduced quality of life, disability, institutionalisation, and death, as well as increased healthcare expenditures. Sarcopenia is a condition characterised by a reduction in muscle mass and strength and/or function. It is associated with several adverse outcomes, such as falls, increased risk of infection, disability, institutionalisation, and death. Currently, no pharmacological treatments are available to combat sarcopenia. The management of sarcopenia relies on the adoption of an active lifestyle, comprising resistance exercise, which may be supported by an adequate intake of protein with the diet. Recently, treatment with L-arginine and liposomal vitamin C has been shown to significantly reduce fatigue, and improve physical performance and endothelial reactivity in adult patients with Long COVID. Long COVID may be considered a model of accelerated ageing, as it recapitulates several age-associated biological processes, including chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction and malnutrition.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 70
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• probable sarcopenia defined according to EWGSOP2 criteria

Locations
Other Locations
Italy
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS
RECRUITING
Roma
Contact Information
Primary
Matteo Tosato
matteo.tosato@policlinicogemelli.it
+390630154859
Backup
Giordana Gava
giordana.gava@gmail.com
+390630155701
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-05-20
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 100
Treatments
Experimental: Experimental Group
the intervention group will receive twice-daily an oral supplementation with a combination of L-arginine 1.66 g plus liposomal Vitamin C 500 mg for 8 weeks
Placebo_comparator: Control
Control group will receive placebo twice a day for 8 weeks
Sponsors
Leads: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov