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The purpose of the study is to show that the intake of L-citrulline and metformin improves muscle function and delay of progression in patients with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy.


Clinical Trial Description

This is a single center, randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study. The study medication consists of L-citrulline and metformin, respectively placebo given orally; 2.5 g L-citrulline or placebo will be given 3 times daily, metformin containing 250 mg or placebo will be administered 3 times daily. The duration of the study is 26 weeks and comprehends one screening and three study visits.

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NCT number NCT01995032
Study type Interventional
Source University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
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Status Completed
Phase Phase 3
Start date October 2013
Completion date March 2016