CompletedPhase 4

Evaluation of the Cardioprotective Effect of L-carnitine and Silymarin in Patients Receiving Anthracycline Chemotherapy

Egypt83 participantsStarted 2018-09-10

Plain-language summary

the study aim to protect patients received anthracyclines containing chemotherapy from cardiotoxcity induced by anthracyclines derivatives. by using L-carnitine and Silymarin for protection the heart from anthracyclines toxicities, and in addition its a comparitive study between L-carnitine and Silymarin.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 60 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * cancer patients receiving anthracycline chemotherapy in their protocol alone (without any cardioprotective agent), * aged 20-60 and * female patients were included. Exclusion Criteria: * patients with a history of heart failure, arrhythmia, history of cardiac catheterizations or, history of angina, uncontrolled hypertension and uncontrolled diabetes, * patients with impaired liver function tests, * previous anthracycline-containing regimens and any cardiotoxic chemotherapy regimens, * previous history of chest wall irradiation. * Brain metastasis, * pregnant patients and * patients who refused informed consent,

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

The use of l-carnitine may be of use in extending the continuous use of anthracycline-containing chemotherapy

Timeframe: from the baseline untill 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04434404

SponsorHorus University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-08-13

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