Coenzyme Q10 tested as a possible remedy for train derailment symptoms

NCT ID NCT06962657

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether the supplement coenzyme Q10 can ease symptoms like fatigue and pain in people affected by the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio train derailment. Twenty participants will take either CoQ10 or a placebo for three months, then switch. The goal is not to prove benefit but to gather data for a future larger trial.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) 100 mg oral soft gel
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life for people exposed to toxic chemicals.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (20 people) not designed to prove benefit—only to see if a larger trial is worth doing. Results may not apply to others.

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Locations

  • UC San Diego

    La Jolla, California, 92093, United States

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