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clenbuterol and Cardiac Failure

clenbuterol has been researched along with Cardiac Failure in 16 studies

Clenbuterol: A substituted phenylaminoethanol that has beta-2 adrenomimetic properties at very low doses. It is used as a bronchodilator in asthma.
clenbuterol : A substituted aniline that is 2,6-dichloroaniline in which the hydrogen at position 4 has been replaced by a 2-(tert-butylamino)-1-hydroxyethyl group.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Clenbuterol was well tolerated and led to a significant increase in both lean mass and the lean/fat ratio."6.73Clenbuterol increases lean muscle mass but not endurance in patients with chronic heart failure. ( George, I; Kamalakkannan, G; LaManca, J; Mancini, DM; Maybaum, S; McLaughlin, BT; Petrilli, CM; Shane, E, 2008)
"Clenbuterol treatment improved in vivo LV function measured with echocardiography (LVEF (%): HF 35."5.35Role and possible mechanisms of clenbuterol in enhancing reverse remodelling during mechanical unloading in murine heart failure. ( Barton, PJ; Felkin, LE; Lee, J; Siedlecka, U; Soppa, GK; Stagg, MA; Terracciano, CM; Yacoub, MH; Youssef, S, 2008)
"Clenbuterol (Cl), a β2 agonist, is associated with enhanced myocardial recovery during left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support, and exerts beneficial remodelling effects during mechanical unloading (MU) in rodent heart failure (HF)."3.80Impact of combined clenbuterol and metoprolol therapy on reverse remodelling during mechanical unloading. ( Gandhi, A; Ibrahim, M; Kukadia, P; Navaratnarajah, M; Shah, A; Siedlecka, U; Soppa, G; Terracciano, CM; van Doorn, C; Yacoub, MH, 2014)
"Clenbuterol, a compound classified as a beta2-adrenoceptor (AR) agonist, has been employed in combination with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) to treat patients with severe heart failure."3.74Effects of clenbuterol on contractility and Ca2+ homeostasis of isolated rat ventricular myocytes. ( Arora, M; Harding, SE; Kolettis, T; Lee, J; Siedlecka, U; Soppa, GK; Stagg, MA; Terracciano, CM; Yacoub, MH, 2008)
"Clenbuterol was well tolerated and led to a significant increase in both lean mass and the lean/fat ratio."2.73Clenbuterol increases lean muscle mass but not endurance in patients with chronic heart failure. ( George, I; Kamalakkannan, G; LaManca, J; Mancini, DM; Maybaum, S; McLaughlin, BT; Petrilli, CM; Shane, E, 2008)
"Heart failure is a widespread condition in the United States that is predicted to significantly increase in prevalence in the next decade."2.61Left ventricular assist device recovery: does duration of mechanical support matter? ( Chaparro, SV; Pham, BN, 2019)
"The examination of the heart showed left ventricular hypertrophy, while the right coronary artery showed only a small vascular lumen (3 mm in diameter), due to its anatomical structure."1.51Death after misuse of anabolic substances (clenbuterol, stanozolol and metandienone). ( Andresen-Streichert, H; Geyer, H; Glenewinkel, F; Juebner, M; Lehmann, S; Rothschild, MA; Schiwy-Bochat, KH; Thevis, M; Thomas, A, 2019)
"Clenbuterol treatment improved in vivo LV function measured with echocardiography (LVEF (%): HF 35."1.35Role and possible mechanisms of clenbuterol in enhancing reverse remodelling during mechanical unloading in murine heart failure. ( Barton, PJ; Felkin, LE; Lee, J; Siedlecka, U; Soppa, GK; Stagg, MA; Terracciano, CM; Yacoub, MH; Youssef, S, 2008)

Research

Studies (16)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's7 (43.75)29.6817
2010's9 (56.25)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Lehmann, S1
Thomas, A1
Schiwy-Bochat, KH1
Geyer, H1
Thevis, M1
Glenewinkel, F1
Rothschild, MA1
Andresen-Streichert, H1
Juebner, M1
Pham, BN1
Chaparro, SV1
Tanaka, TD1
Lancaster, JJ1
Juneman, E1
Bahl, JJ1
Goldman, S1
Pokorný, M1
Cervenka, L1
Netuka, I1
Pirk, J1
Koňařík, M1
Malý, J1
Navaratnarajah, M1
Siedlecka, U3
Ibrahim, M1
van Doorn, C1
Soppa, G1
Gandhi, A1
Shah, A1
Kukadia, P1
Yacoub, MH7
Terracciano, CM3
Habedank, D1
Steeg, M1
Anker, SD1
Arora, M1
Kolettis, T1
Soppa, GK2
Lee, J2
Stagg, MA2
Harding, SE1
Maybaum, S2
Birks, EJ3
George, RS1
Hedger, M1
Bahrami, T1
Wilton, P1
Bowles, CT1
Webb, C1
Bougard, R1
Amrani, M1
Dreyfus, G1
Khaghani, A2
Mitra, MS1
Schilling, JD1
Wang, X1
Jay, PY1
Huss, JM1
Su, X1
Finck, BN1
Kassner, A1
Toischer, K1
Bohms, B1
Kolkhof, P1
Abraham, G1
Hasenfuβ, G1
Morshuis, M1
Schulte Eistrup, S1
El-Banayosy, A1
Gummert, J1
Milting, H1
Hon, JK1
Barton, PJ3
Felkin, LE2
Cullen, ME1
Banner, NR2
Grindle, S2
Hall, JL2
Miller, LW2
Latif, N1
Hardy, JP1
Rider, JE1
Youssef, S1
Kamalakkannan, G1
Petrilli, CM1
George, I1
LaManca, J1
McLaughlin, BT1
Shane, E1
Mancini, DM1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Clinical Investigation of the Safety and Efficacy of Clenbuterol on Motor Function in Individuals With Late-onset Pompe Disease and Receiving Enzyme Replacement Therapy[NCT01942590]Phase 1/Phase 217 participants (Actual)Interventional2013-09-30Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Change in 6 Minute Walk Test

Assess exercise tolerance in study patients; test administered by physical therapist. Subjects were asked to walk for 6 minutes, unassisted. The distance walked was recorded in meters. (NCT01942590)
Timeframe: Baseline, week 18

Interventionmeters (Mean)
Clenbuterol18.09
Placebo Comparator6.878

Change in 6 Minute Walk Test

Assess exercise tolerance in study patients; test administered by physical therapist. Subjects were asked to walk for 6 minutes, unassisted. The distance walked was recorded in meters. (NCT01942590)
Timeframe: Baseline, week 52

Interventionmeters (Mean)
Clenbuterol16.42
Placebo Comparator-18.13

Change in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) in Pulmonary Function Testing

Forced vital capacity (FVC) is the total amount of air exhaled during the lung function test. (NCT01942590)
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 18

Interventionchange in FVC measured as % expected (Mean)
Clenbuterol1.575
Placebo Comparator2.825

Change in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) in Pulmonary Function Testing

Forced vital capacity (FVC) is the total amount of air exhaled during the lung function test. (NCT01942590)
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 52

Interventionchange in FVC measured as % expected (Mean)
Clenbuterol-5.738
Placebo Comparator7.775

Change in Urinary Glc4 Biomarker

(NCT01942590)
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 52

Interventionmmol/mol CN (Mean)
Clenbuterol-1.1
Placebo Comparator-1.667

Change in Urinary Glc4 Biomarker

The Glc4 biomarker is measured in urine and correlates with muscle glycogen content. It is a noninvasive measurement that serves as a biomarker for Pompe disease. (NCT01942590)
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 18

Interventionmmol/mol CN (Mean)
Clenbuterol-1.733
Placebo Comparator0.0667

Number of Participants With a Change in Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Alanine Transaminase (ALT), and Bilirubin Representing Liver Toxicity

Liver toxicity, as defined by a >3x increase in AST or ALT from the respective baseline values and/or an increase in direct, indirect or total bilirubin of >3x the upper limit of normal (NCT01942590)
Timeframe: Any point up to week 52

Interventionparticipants (Number)
Clenbuterol0
Placebo Comparator0

Number of Participants With a Change in Creatine Kinase (CK) Reflecting Worsening of Muscle Involvement

Worsening muscle involvement, as defined by >3x increase in CK from baseline that is >2x the upper limit of normal (NCT01942590)
Timeframe: Any point up to week 52

Interventionparticipants (Number)
Clenbuterol1
Placebo Comparator0

GSGC (Gait, Stairs, Gowers, Arising From a Chair.)

The GSGC is a criterion referenced assessment designed to measure functional status and change in gross motor function over time and, in particular, to measure clinically relevant change. Consists of 4 components: Gait, Climbing Stairs, Gower's Manuever, Arising From a Chair. Lowest score 4 = normal muscle function, highest score 27 = unable to perform motor function tests. (NCT01942590)
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 18, and Week 52

,
Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
BaselineWeek 18Week 52
Clenbuterol1715.1413.8
Placebo Comparator7.56.56.5

Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument (LLFDI)

The Late-Life Function & Disability Instrument (Late-Life FDI) is an evaluative outcome instrument for community-dwelling older adults. Highest score 240 = normal function and no disability, lowest score 0 = low levels of frequency of participating in life tasks. (NCT01942590)
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 18, Week 52

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
BaselineWeek 18Week 52
Clenbuterol103.75106.7112.5

Maximum Expiratory Pressure (MEP)

MEP reflects the strength of the abdominal muscles and other expiratory muscles. (NCT01942590)
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 18, and Week 52

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Interventionpercentage of MEP (Mean)
BaselineWeek 18Week 52
Clenbuterol40.44053.9
Placebo Comparator62.883.349.2

Predicted Maximum Inspiration Pressure (MIP)

MIP is a measurement of inspiratory muscle weakness, including weakness of the diaphragm. MIP is decreased in Pompe disease and reflects weakness of respiratory muscles. (NCT01942590)
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 18, and Week 52

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Interventionpercentage of MIP (Mean)
BaselineWeek 18Week 52
Clenbuterol56.347.468.5
Placebo Comparator96.883.8104.6

Quick Motor Function Test (QMFT)

The QMFT is a criterion referenced assessment designed to measure functional status and change in gross motor function over time and, in particular, to measure clinically relevant change. Consists of 16 motor function tests. Lowest score 0 = unable to perform motor function tests, highest score 64 = normal muscle function. (NCT01942590)
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 18, and Week 52

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Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
BaselineWeek 18Week 52
Clenbuterol3540.646.5
Placebo Comparator53.7554.7556.25

Reviews

3 reviews available for clenbuterol and Cardiac Failure

ArticleYear
Left ventricular assist device recovery: does duration of mechanical support matter?
    Heart failure reviews, 2019, Volume: 24, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Atrophy; Calcium; Cardiomyopathy, Dilated; Clenbuterol; Female; Heart; Heart Failure; Heart T

2019
Ventricular assist devices in heart failure: how to support the heart but prevent atrophy?
    Physiological research, 2014, Volume: 63, Issue:2

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Agonists; Animals; Atrophy; Clenbuterol; Heart Failure; Heart-Assist Devices; Humans

2014
Bridge to recovery with the use of left ventricular assist device and clenbuterol.
    The Annals of thoracic surgery, 2003, Volume: 75, Issue:6 Suppl

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Agonists; Clenbuterol; Heart Failure; Heart-Assist Devices; Humans

2003

Trials

1 trial available for clenbuterol and Cardiac Failure

ArticleYear
Clenbuterol increases lean muscle mass but not endurance in patients with chronic heart failure.
    The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation, 2008, Volume: 27, Issue:4

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Agonists; Adult; Body Composition; Chronic Disease; Clenbuterol; Double-Blind Method

2008

Other Studies

12 other studies available for clenbuterol and Cardiac Failure

ArticleYear
Death after misuse of anabolic substances (clenbuterol, stanozolol and metandienone).
    Forensic science international, 2019, Volume: 303

    Topics: Adult; Anabolic Agents; Androstanols; Clenbuterol; Clomiphene; Coronary Vessels; Doping in Sports; F

2019
Clenbuterol plus granulocyte colony-stimulating factor regulates stem/progenitor cell mobilization and exerts beneficial effect by increasing neovascularization in rats with heart failure.
    Journal of cardiac failure, 2013, Volume: 19, Issue:7

    Topics: Animals; Clenbuterol; Drug Therapy, Combination; Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor; Heart Failur

2013
Impact of combined clenbuterol and metoprolol therapy on reverse remodelling during mechanical unloading.
    PloS one, 2014, Volume: 9, Issue:9

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-1 Receptor Antagonists; Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists; Animals; Calcium; Clenb

2014
Clenbuterol impairs muscle quality and is potentially dangerous.
    The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation, 2008, Volume: 27, Issue:8

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Agonists; Clenbuterol; Heart Failure; Humans; Muscle Strength; Muscle Weakness; Musc

2008
Effects of clenbuterol on contractility and Ca2+ homeostasis of isolated rat ventricular myocytes.
    American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology, 2008, Volume: 295, Issue:5

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Agonists; Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Albuterol; Animals; Calcium Channels, L-Type;

2008
Cardiac recovery during continuous-flow left ventricular assist device support: some good news from across the Atlantic.
    Circulation, 2011, Feb-01, Volume: 123, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenergic beta-Agonists; Adult; Cardiomyopathies; Clenbuterol; Clinical Protocols; Clin

2011
Reversal of severe heart failure with a continuous-flow left ventricular assist device and pharmacological therapy: a prospective study.
    Circulation, 2011, Feb-01, Volume: 123, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Cardiomyopathy, Dilated; Cardiovascular Agents; Clenbuterol; Female; Heart Failure; Heart-Ass

2011
Cardiac lipin 1 expression is regulated by the peroxisome proliferator activated receptor γ coactivator 1α/estrogen related receptor axis.
    Journal of molecular and cellular cardiology, 2011, Volume: 51, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists; Animals; Animals, Newborn; Cells, Cultured; Chromatin Immunopre

2011
Regulation of cyclic adenosine monophosphate release by selective β2-adrenergic receptor stimulation in human terminal failing myocardium before and after ventricular assist device support.
    The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation, 2012, Volume: 31, Issue:10

    Topics: Adenylyl Cyclases; Adolescent; Adrenergic beta-Agonists; Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Adult; Aged; B

2012
Myocardial insulin-like growth factor-I gene expression during recovery from heart failure after combined left ventricular assist device and clenbuterol therapy.
    Circulation, 2005, Aug-30, Volume: 112, Issue:9 Suppl

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists; Adrenergic beta-Agonists; Cardiomyopathy, Dilated; Chemokine CX

2005
Gene profiling changes in cytoskeletal proteins during clinical recovery after left ventricular-assist device support.
    Circulation, 2005, Aug-30, Volume: 112, Issue:9 Suppl

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists; Adrenergic beta-Agonists; Adult; Cardiomyopathies; Cardiovascul

2005
Role and possible mechanisms of clenbuterol in enhancing reverse remodelling during mechanical unloading in murine heart failure.
    Cardiovascular research, 2008, Mar-01, Volume: 77, Issue:4

    Topics: Actin Cytoskeleton; Action Potentials; Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists; Adrenergic beta-Agonists

2008