Clinical Trial: Creatine Supplementation in Pediatric Rheumatology
Study Status: Active, not recruiting
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Efficacy and Safety of Creatine Supplementation in Patients With Juvenile Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Brief Summary: Creatine supplementation may improve strength, muscle mass, bone mass and muscle function in healthy and elderly people. The investigators speculate that creatine supplementation could have therapeutic effects in pediatric rheumatic (i.e., juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus and juvenile dermatomyositis) patients who usually present muscle weakness, muscle wasting and bone mass loss.
Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo
Current Primary Outcome: muscle strength [ Time Frame: after six months ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome:
- kidney function parameters [ Time Frame: after six months ]
- quality of life [ Time Frame: after six months ]
- muscle function [ Time Frame: after six months ]
Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current
Information By: University of Sao Paulo
Dates:
Date Received: October 6, 2010
Date Started: January 2011
Date Completion: September 2012
Last Updated: January 12, 2012
Last Verified: January 2012
