Propionyl-L-Carnitine in Ulcerative Colitis

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Propionyl-L-carnitine administration may ameliorate the illness in patients affected by mild to moderate ulcerative colitis already in treatment with one of the standard treatments (corticosteroids excluded).

Timeline

Start

2006-05

Primary completion

2009-04

Completion

2009-12

Publications

• Mikhailova TL, Sishkova E, Poniewierka E, Zhidkov KP, Bakulin IG, Kupcinskas L, Lesniakowski K, Grinevich VB, Malecka-Panas E, Ardizzone S, D'Arienzo A, Valpiani D, Koch M, Denapiene G, Vago G, Fociani P, Zerbi P, Ceracchi M, Camerini R, Gasbarrini G. Randomised clinical trial: the efficacy and safety of propionyl-L-carnitine therapy in patients with ulcerative colitis receiving stable oral treatment. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2011 Nov;34(9):1088-97. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2011.04844.x. Epub 2011 Sep 19.

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