Teen heart risk: could carnitine supplements soften stiff arteries?
NCT ID NCT04128969
First seen Dec 10, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a protein supplement called carnitine can help reduce hardening of the arteries in teenagers at high risk for future heart disease. About 90 teens aged 11-21 with high triglycerides will take carnitine or a placebo. The goal is to see if carnitine can improve artery flexibility and understand the genetic factors involved.
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Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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