Oral Acetyl-L-Carnitine Therapy Reduces Fatigue In Hepatic Encephalopathy

Summary

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of exogenous ALC on the both physical and mental fatigue in mild and moderate encephalopatic patients.

Timeline

Start

2002-06

Primary completion

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Completion

2006-12

Publications

• Malaguarnera M, Vacante M, Giordano M, Pennisi G, Bella R, Rampello L, Malaguarnera M, Li Volti G, Galvano F. Oral acetyl-L-carnitine therapy reduces fatigue in overt hepatic encephalopathy: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Am J Clin Nutr. 2011 Apr;93(4):799-808. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.110.007393. Epub 2011 Feb 10.

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