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This study aims to test if S-adenosylmethionine can be a safe and effective addition to standard Chronic Heart Failure treatment in humans, potentially offering a new approach to managing this condition with fewer side effects.

To evaluate efficacy and safety of S-Adenosyl methionine (SAM) as an add on therapy in patients of Chronic Heart Failure (CHF): Assessor blind, Randomised, Comparative, Prospective, Proof of Concept Study. - NILL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/01/061494
Enrollment
60
Registered
2024-01-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-01-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: I509- Heart failure, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: S Adenosyl Methionine plus Standard of care (Tab. Sacubitril- Valsartan, Tab. Metoprolol XR, Tab Dapagliflozin/ Empagliflozin , Tab Spironolactone: •Tab SAM 400 mg twice a day, • Tab.

Sponsors

ICMR
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Ambulatory CHF patients of both genders, 2. Age = 18 years, 3. Having a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) 30% to 50% on 2D-echocardiography assessed within 12 months prior to randomization (most recent measurement must be used to determine eligibility). 4. NYHA functional class I, class II and Class III symptoms for the past three months 5. No history of hospitalization in last 3 months 6. Willing to give written informed consent 7. Patients having increased levels of Pro BNP more than 125 pg/mL and Serum 8. Homocysteine level above 15 micromoles per litre (mcmol/L).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with acute decompensated heart failure or recent hospitalization for heart failure (in the preceding 4 weeks) 2. History of myocardial infarction or unstable angina (in the preceding 4 weeks) 3. Stroke or transient ischemic attack (in the preceding 6 months) 4. Cardiac revascularization procedures (in the preceding 3 months) 5. A planned cardiac revascularization (in succeeding 3 months) 6. NYHA functional class IV symptoms 7. Primary valvular heart disease 8. Evidence of myocarditis, arteritis or coarctation of aorta 9. Uncontrolled hypertension (BP > 160/110 mm of hg) 10. Hyperthyroidism (serum TSH > 4 mIU/L)and 10. 11. Hypothyroidism(serum TSH 12. Liver dysfunction (serum bilirubin > 1.5 times upper limit of normal or serum transaminases > 3 times upper limit of normal) 13. Renal dysfunction (serum creatinine > 1.5 mg/dl and eGFR 14. Patients with known allergies or sensitivities to SAM or its components 15. Patients with severe psychiatric disorder that may affect their ability to participate in the study or comply with medication regimens. 16. Female who is pregnant, breast-feeding or intends to become pregnant or is of childbearing potential and not using an adequate and highly effective contraceptive method. 17. Patients with active alcohol or substance abuse disorders 18. Consumed any other investigational drug or enrolled in any other study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Incidence of hospitalisation in both groupsTimepoint: From baseline to 12 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Efficacy biomarkers (Serum homocysteine, GSH, TNF-a, IL-6 ,SAMe, SAH & 5- methylcytosine)Timepoint: From baseline to 6 and 12 months;Incidence of hospitalisation in both groupsTimepoint: from baseline to 1,2,3,6 and 9 months;Left ventricular ejection fractionTimepoint: from baseline to 6 months and 12 months;Quality of life using Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Quality of Life (MLHFQL) and Heart Failure Symptom Survey (HFSS)Timepoint: from baseline to 1,2,3,6,9 and 12 months;Safety Variables (Hb, CBC, SGOP SGPT, Sr. Bilirubin, Sr. Creatinine, BUN, Lipid profile)Timepoint: from baseline to 6 and 12 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sharmila Jalgaonkar

Seth GSMC and KEMH

sharmilajalgaonkar@kem.edu8108426522

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026