Does Ascorbic Acid Reduce Sympathoexcitation in CHF?

In CHF central sympathetic activity is increased. ROS formation seems to play a role in this process. This study analyzes the effect of vitamin C as an antioxidant on central sympathetic activity in CHF

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Key information

Conditions

Heart Failure Cardiovascular Diseases Heart Diseases

Age range

20 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre

Nijmegen, 6500 HB, Netherlands

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Heart failure of at least New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II
Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) <= 40%
Age 20-80 years

Exclusion criteria

Necessity of short-term PCI, CABG or heart transplantation,
Chronic disease of the autonomic nervous system,
diabetes mellitus,
use of tricyclic antidepressant drugs and/or a-adrenergic receptor antagonists.

Treatment and study plan

Vitamin C

Drug

Placebo

Drug

Primary outcomes

change in central sympathetic output after vitamin C vs. placebo

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Radboud University Medical Center

Other

Collaborators

ZonMw: The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2007
Study completion: 2008
First posted: Oct 26, 2007
Registry last updated: Oct 15, 2008

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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