Increasing Mitochondrial Function on Skeletal Muscle Performance in Older Men

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

16

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

November 8, 2016

Primary Completion Date

June 26, 2018

Study Completion Date

December 15, 2019

Conditions
Impaired Mitochondrial Function, Muscle Performance
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Acipimox

Oral supplement containing Acipimox 250mgs as the active ingredient in blinded label tablet form.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

placebo

The placebo supplement will contain only cellulose microcrystalline. This is an inert substance widely used in many pill and tablet formulations. It is an insoluble fibre and is not absorbed into the blood stream therefore is unlikely to cause toxicity when taken orally.

Trial Locations (1)

EX2 5DW

NIHR Exeter Clinical Research Facility, Exeter

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

University of Exeter

OTHER

lead

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

OTHER

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