The Effect of Oral D-Ribose in "Baby Boomers" With Fatigue. A Randomized, Double-Blind Study

NCT ID: NCT00821067

Last Updated: 2009-12-07

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2009-01-31

Study Completion Date

2009-05-31

Brief Summary

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D-ribose, a natural occurring pentose carbohydrate, has repeatedly shown to enhance high-energy phosphates and improve function following ischemia, states of congestive heart failure, and recently in subjects with lung disease. An initial preliminary, open label pilot study demonstrated a positive benefit of D-ribose in "Baby-Boomer" subjects aged 50 to 65 years old complaining of persistent fatigue. The objective of this study will build on the previously collected data to evaluate oral D-ribose vs. dextrose (administered as a supplement) in relatively healthy, yet fatigued subjects with a goal of improving their state of fatigue.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Fatigue

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators

Study Groups

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1

A 6 gm/day (3 gm/bid) dose of D-ribose

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

D-ribose

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

A 6 gm/day (3 gm/bid) dose of D-ribose in water. Each subject will consume oral D-ribose, dissolved in 8 fl. oz of water (1 serving) twice daily, for 2 weeks.

2

A 6 gm/day (3 gm/bid) dose of dextrose.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Dextrose

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

A 6 gm/day (3 gm/bid) dose of dextrose in water. Each subject will consume oral dextrose, dissolved in 8 fl. oz of water (1 serving) twice daily, for 2 weeks.

Interventions

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D-ribose

A 6 gm/day (3 gm/bid) dose of D-ribose in water. Each subject will consume oral D-ribose, dissolved in 8 fl. oz of water (1 serving) twice daily, for 2 weeks.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Dextrose

A 6 gm/day (3 gm/bid) dose of dextrose in water. Each subject will consume oral dextrose, dissolved in 8 fl. oz of water (1 serving) twice daily, for 2 weeks.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Presents with complaint of fatigue with duration longer than one month
* Males/Females between the ages of 50 and 65 years of age
* No previous clinical diagnosis of pulmonary, cardiac or metabolic disorders based on history
* Capable of performing a sub-maximal incremental treadmill exercise using cardiopulmonary analysis methods
* Normal blood pressure or those with mild, untreated pre-hypertension (\>120/70 or \< 140/90 mmHg)
* Able to be compliant with the supplement regimen, repeat clinical visits and completion of the study questionnaires
* Must be able to understand the consent form, agree to participate, and to execute their signature

Exclusion Criteria

* Not presently taking any adenine nucleotide enhancing supplements
* History of non-compliance in previous studies
* Known to be pregnant
* Uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmias causing symptoms or unstable hemodynamics
* Moderate to severe gout
* A diagnosis of arthritis of the lower extremities
* Mental impairment, inability to cooperate
* History of acute non-cardiopulmonary disorder that may affect exercise performance, (e.g. infection, renal failure, thyrotoxicosis, etc.)
* Any disorder or condition that in the opinion of the study physician would render exercise unsafe or would impact exercise performance
* Any person who is incarcerated, or on a work release program

Additional Exclusions observed and sequelae during initial baseline evaluation:

* Drop in systolic blood pressure of \>10 mm Hg from baseline despite an increase in workload, when accompanied by other evidence of ischemia
* Moderately severe angina
* Increasing nervous system symptoms (e.g. ataxia, dizziness, or near syncope)
* Signs of poor perfusion (cyanosis or pallor)
* Technical difficulties monitoring the ECG or systolic blood pressure
* Subject's desire to stop
* Sustained ventricular tachycardia
* Electrocardiographic ST elevation (+1.0 mm) in leads without diagnostic Q-waves (other than V1 or aVR)
Minimum Eligible Age

50 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Bioenergy Life Science, Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Bioenergy Life Science, Inc.

Locations

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Aurora Denver Cardiology Association

Denver, Colorado, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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FS20081121

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id