Alpha-Lipoic Acid in Patients With Sepsis

Sepsis Clinical Trial

Official title:

The Effect of Alpha-Lipoic Acid on the Clinical Outcome of Patients With Sepsis

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05808946
• Other study ID #: ACUC-FP-ASURHDIRB2020110301158
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
• Start date: March 10, 2023
• Est. completion date: October 2024

Study information

• Verified date: March 2023
• Source: Ain Shams University
• Contact: Lujayna M AbdElAziz
• Phone: +20 1066471293
• Email: lujayna.mostafa20[@]pharma.asu.edu.eg
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a powerful antioxidant that can help reduce the harmful effects of free radicals in the body. When the body is fighting sepsis, the immune response generates a lot of free radicals that can damage cells and tissues. ALA can neutralize these free radicals, reducing oxidative stress and preventing damage to cells and tissues. ALA also has anti-inflammatory properties, meaning it can reduce inflammation in the body. Inflammation is a key feature of sepsis, and it can cause damage to organs and tissues. By reducing inflammation, ALA can help prevent damage to organs and tissues, reducing the risk of sepsis complications such as organ failure. The objective of this research is to investigate the impact of ALA on individuals who have sepsis. The study will involve dividing the participants into two groups: a control group and an ALA group. The control group will receive the standard supportive care for sepsis management. Meanwhile, the ALA group will receive 1200 mg of ALA daily in addition to the standard care.

Description:

Sepsis is considered a leading cause of death in hospitals and intensive care units (ICU) due to the body's excessive response to the invading pathogen, resulting in severe inflammation and oxidative stress. As a result, it is postulated that administering anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents may have potential benefits on the clinical outcomes of patients with sepsis. Alpha-lipoic acid, a nutraceutical with both potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, could be a potential treatment option. Several animal models showed positive results when using ALA in septic rats. Hence, it might be a potential candidate for improving the clinical outcome in septic patients. Thus, the aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of alpha-lipoic acid when administered at a dose of 1200 mg/day in septic patients. This trial is a prospective randomized-controlled open label trial where a total number of 60 patients will be enrolled in the study. They will be randomized using simple randomization into the control group and the treatment group with a ratio of 1 to 1 (30 patients in each group). The control group will receive the standard supportive care of sepsis management. Supportive care typically involves a combination of interventions to stabilize the patient's condition and manage their symptoms such as administration of intravenous fluids (e.g.: normal saline) and appropriate antibiotics. Additionally, oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, and vasopressors (e.g.: norepinephrine or dobutamine) may be provided on an as-needed basis to support breathing and maintain blood pressure. Meanwhile, the ALA group will be given 1200 mg of ALA daily in addition to the standard care. The efficacy of ALA will be assessed by tracking the mortality rates of enrolled patients during their hospital stay and 28 days after, as well as the duration of their ICU and hospital stay. The Sequential [Sepsis-related] Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score, C-reactive protein (CRP), Total Leukocytic Count (TLC), and plasma monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 (MCP-1) will also be measured at baseline and regularly during the study to evaluate ALA's impact on sepsis. Also, the need for mechanical ventilation and vasopressors will be recorded as an indicator of ALA's efficacy. The safety of ALA will be determined by monitoring the patients for any adverse effects that may occur due to the drug such as nausea or itching.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Enrollment: 60
• Est. completion date: October 2024
• Est. primary completion date: October 2024
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years and older

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients 18 years or older

2. Patients able to receive oral or enteral medication

3. Patients with confirmed diagnosis of sepsis according to Sepsis-3 definition; documented or suspected infection associated with organ dysfunction identified by acute change in total SOFA score of 2 points or more.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with septic shock defined as patients with sepsis who has persistent hypotension that necessitates the use of vasopressors to maintain MAP greater than or equal to 65mmHg and a blood lactate level greater than 2 mmol/L (18 mg/dL) despite absence of hypovolemia.

2. Patients on mechanical ventilation at baseline.

3. Pregnant women

4. Patients already receiving ALA supplementation before ICU admission

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Sepsis
• Toxemia

Intervention

Drug:
• Alpha-Lipoic Acid
1200 mg of ALA daily (given as two 600 mg capsules once daily)
• Sepsis Supportive Care
Appropriate IV fluid, Appropriate antibiotic, Vasopressors if needed, Mechanical ventilation if needed

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Egypt	Ain Shams University Specialized Hospital	Cairo

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Ain Shams University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Egypt, 

References & Publications (19)

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Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Mortality	The patient will be followed-up for mortality rate during hospital stay and up to 28 days.	28 days since patient enrollment in the study
Secondary	Plasma MCP-1	Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) will be assessed in each patient as an inflammatory marker.	Plasma samples will be collected on days 1, 3 and 7 for each patient enrolled
Secondary	SOFA score	A scoring system used to measure the extent of organ dysfunction/failure in critically ill patients. The score is calculated based on six different parameters: respiratory (PaO2/FiO2 ratio), cardiovascular (mean arterial pressure (MAP)), hepatic (serum bilirubin level), coagulation (platelet count), renal (serum creatinine level and urine output), and neurological (Glasgow Coma Scale).; This makes the SOFA score a composite outcome.	Assessed on day 1, 3 and 7 and then every 3 days till patient is discharged or death occurs, up to maximum 28 days.
Secondary	Length of ICU stay	The total duration of ICU stay will be estimated for each patient.	28 days
Secondary	Length of hospital stay	The total duration of hospital stay will be estimated for each patient.	28 days
Secondary	Need for Mechanical Ventilation	Number of patients requiring mechanical ventilation will be recorded along with the duration of ventilation	28 days
Secondary	Need for Vasopressors	Number of patients requiring vasopressors as norepinephrine or dopamine will be recorded along with the dose and the duration of vasopressor administration	28 days
Secondary	Adverse Effects of Alpha-Lipoic Acid	All adverse effects experienced by the participants will be recorded in both arms. Expected side effects include gastrointestinal side effects (e.g.: nausea and vomiting) and hypersensitivity of the skin (e.g.: urticaria and itching sensation).	28 days