Astaxanthin
- Generic Name
- Astaxanthin
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C40H52O4
- CAS Number
- 472-61-7
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 8XPW32PR7I
- Background
Astaxanthin is a keto-carotenoid in the terpenes class of chemical compounds. It is classified as a xanthophyll but it is a carotenoid with no vitamin A activity. It is found in the majority of aquatic organisms with red pigment. Astaxanthin has shown to mediate anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. It may be found in fish feed or some animal food as a...
- Indication
Investigated for use/treatment in eye disorders/infections, cancer/tumors (unspecified), and asthma.
- Associated Conditions
- -
- Associated Therapies
- -
ROAR-DIGAP: A Widely Inclusive, Largely Virtual Pilot Trial Utilizing DIGAP (Deep Integrated Genomics Analysis Platform) To Personalize Treatments
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2024-05-24
- Last Posted Date
- 2024-06-20
- Lead Sponsor
- Duke University
- Target Recruit Count
- 50
- Registration Number
- NCT06429059
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
🇺🇸Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, United States
Astaxanthin for Management of Inflammation in Knee Osteoarthritis
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2021-12-01
- Last Posted Date
- 2023-11-18
- Lead Sponsor
- Prisma Health-Midlands
- Target Recruit Count
- 16
- Registration Number
- NCT05138549
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Prisma Health, Columbia, South Carolina, United States
The Benefits of Astaxanthin as Add on Therapy in the Management of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy Patient
- First Posted Date
- 2020-12-30
- Last Posted Date
- 2020-12-30
- Lead Sponsor
- Duta Wacana Christian University
- Target Recruit Count
- 60
- Registration Number
- NCT04689984
- Locations
- 🇮🇩
Bethesda Hospital Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Special Region Of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Physiological and Molecular Influences of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Heat Strain in Humans
- First Posted Date
- 2014-03-14
- Last Posted Date
- 2014-03-14
- Lead Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
- Target Recruit Count
- 34
- Registration Number
- NCT02088242
- Locations
- 🇮🇱
Sheba medical center, Tel-Hashomer, Ramat- Gan, Israel
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