Effect | Increase |
Trial Design | Randomized trial |
Trial Length | 1-6 months |
Number of Subjects | 16 |
Sex | Both Genders |
Age Range | 45-64, 65+ |
This study randomly assigned 16 individuals with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to 1g of l-carnitine or placebo, twice daily, alongside a one hour training program consisting of 30 minutes of walking on a treadmill and inspiratory muscle training, three times weekly for six weeks.