Clinical trial NCT01511263 - References

Primary Amyloidosis of Light Chain Type — Epigallocatechingallate (EGCG) in Cardiac AL Amyloidosis

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A Phase II Open-label Randomized Study of Dietary Supplement With Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) to Improve Cardiac Dysfunction in Patients With AL Amyloidosis Who do Not Require Chemotherapy (EpiCardiAL)

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