RecruitingPhase 2NCT07768228

The Effect of L-Carnitine on Wound Healing in Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulcer.


Sponsor

Ain Shams University

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Sep 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Primary outcome: To evaluate the efficacy of L-Carnitine supplementation on length and depth ulcer size Secondary outcome: To investigate the effect of L-Carnitine supplements on: 1. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) 2. Inflammatory markers TNF-a (Tumor necrosis factor alpha). 3. Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) And Lipid profile (cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density Lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL)). 4. To assess the type and likelihood of any adverse drug reaction that can be related to L-Carnitine supplementation. 5. QOL (DIABETES 39)


Eligibility

Min Age: 30 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a drug called L- carnitine for people with diabetic foot ulcer and diabetic foot ulcer (dfu). The study is currently recruiting participants at 2 locations.

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Interventions

DRUGL- carnitine

oral L-carnitine


Locations(2)

Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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