Oil of hope: could triheptanoin ease exercise for McArdle patients?
NCT ID NCT02919631
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This study tested whether a special dietary oil called triheptanoin can help adults with McArdle disease (a rare sugar metabolism disorder) exercise better. Twelve participants took triheptanoin or a placebo for two weeks each, then switched. Researchers measured heart rate and fatigue during cycling tests to see if the oil improved energy use.
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Pitié-Salpêtrière,centre de référence de pathologie neuromusculaire, 47 Bd de l'hôpital
Paris, 75651, France
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