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NCT03368872 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Clinical Trial of Astaxanthin Formulation With Exercise in Sarcopenia Elderly

A NA study of Sarcopenia, sponsored by Astavita.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
41
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT03368872: Completed NA study of Sarcopenia, sponsored by Astavita.

NCT03368872 is a NA study of Sarcopenia that has completed, run by Astavita. The registered enrollment target is 41 participants, below the 79-participant average among 41 other Sarcopenia trials with a reported enrollment target (48% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03368872, a NA study of Sarcopenia, has completed, sponsored by Astavita.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
41 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

The primary objective of this trial is to evaluate the effect of oral administration of an Astaxanthin formulation compared to placebo after one month alone and after an additional 3 months of exercise training on mitochondrial and skeletal muscle function in elderly subjects with evidence of mitochondrial dysfunction/sarcopenia.

Primary Outcome

Skeletal muscle strength and performance will be evaluated by changes from baseline in muscle work rate calculated from the results of the leg muscle fatigue protocol testing: Baseline-Day 30-Day 120.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER Placebo
  • OTHER Exercise training
  • OTHER Astaxanthin formulation

Study Locations (2)

Washington

  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Prevention Center - Seattle
  • University of Washington Medical Center - Seattle

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 41 participants
Start Date 2015-10
Est. Completion 2016-08
Phase NA
Astavita

1 total trials

What the finished NCT03368872 record still lists

NCT03368872 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 41 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 79-participant average among 41 other Sarcopenia trials with a reported enrollment target (48% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Sarcopenia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT03368872 reports a single indexed study location in Washington.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03368872 about?

NCT03368872 is a clinical study titled "Clinical Trial of Astaxanthin Formulation With Exercise in Sarcopenia Elderly". The primary objective of this trial is to evaluate the effect of oral administration of an Astaxanthin formulation compared to placebo after one month alone and after an additional 3 months of exercise training on mitochondrial and skeletal muscle function in elderly subjects with evidence of mitoch...

What is the current status of trial NCT03368872?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 41 participants. The study started on 2015-10. Estimated completion is 2016-08.

What conditions does trial NCT03368872 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Sarcopenia.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03368872?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (OTHER), Exercise training (OTHER), Astaxanthin formulation (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03368872?

This trial is sponsored by Astavita, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03368872 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across Washington. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT03368872's enrollment target sits among peer trials

41 26th of 41 higher than 16 of 41 other Sarcopenia trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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