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Nitrate Supplement for Long COVID
Study Summary
This trial will study how a juice supplement can help people with Long COVID improve strength, balance, and aerobic capability with physical therapy.
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- Your blood pressure is lower than 110/60 mmHg.I have a chronic condition that limits my physical activity.I am a veteran with long COVID, feeling very tired and less active than before.I am currently taking medication for heart problems or erectile dysfunction.I do not use anti-bacterial mouthwash or antacids that affect the nitrate pathway.I cannot stop taking blood thinners or aspirin for a few days before a muscle biopsy.I am 18 years old or older.I am capable of understanding and giving informed consent.You have a mental health condition that is not currently under control.You have a very advanced stage of the disease.You have a history of heavy drinking or substance abuse.I regularly take oral steroids or medications that affect muscle function.Your hemoglobin level is lower than 11.0 g/dL or 10.0 g/dL
- Group 1: Beet-It nitrate beverage
- Group 2: Nitrate-depleted placebo.
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there any danger in consuming Beet-It nitrate drink?
"There is some evidence of efficacy and multiple rounds of data supporting safety, so the Beet-It nitrate beverage received a score of 3."
What are the main goals of this experiment?
"The primary outcome of this study, which will be evaluated over a 2 weeks time frame is to Walking Efficiency. Secondary outcomes include Short Performance Physical Battery (SPPB) which is defined as a test of balance, gait, strength, and endurance that combines gait speed, chair stand and balance tests. SPPB scale ranges from 0 - 12. 0 indicating that the participant is unable/barely able to perform the tasks while 12 indicates they are completed all tasks optimally., Mitochondrial Respiration which is defined as Mitochondrial respiration is assessed at baseline and 2 weeks using Oroboros equipment. The capacity of nitrate"
Are new participants being enrolled in this clinical trial at this time?
"According to the latest information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular trial is not looking for new patients at the moment. The listing was created on 1/1/2023 and last updated on 11/14/2022. There are currently 25 other trials that are actively recruiting participants."
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