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NAD+ Clinical Trials

A curated index of active and completed human trials of NAD+ precursors. Source of record: ClinicalTrials.gov. Entries here are curated — not every registered trial is listed.

CompletedPhase 2· 2021nmn

NMN Supplementation in Postmenopausal Women with Prediabetes

SponsorWashington University in St. LouisConditionPrediabetes, Postmenopausal

10-week, 250 mg/day NMN vs. placebo — reported improved skeletal muscle insulin sensitivity (Yoshino et al., 2021).

NCT04244916 · ClinicalTrials.gov(opens in new tab)
CompletedPhase 2· 2020niacin

Niacin for Mitochondrial Myopathy

SponsorUniversity of HelsinkiConditionAdult-onset mitochondrial myopathy

Open-label niacin titration (0.75-1 g/day for 10 months) restored muscle NAD+ and improved strength in mitochondrial myopathy patients (Pirinen et al., 2020).

NCT04375657 · ClinicalTrials.gov(opens in new tab)
CompletedPhase 1· 2022nr

NADPARK: Nicotinamide Riboside in Parkinson's Disease

SponsorHaukeland University HospitalConditionParkinson's Disease

Randomized, double-blind trial of 1 g/day NR for 30 days in newly diagnosed, treatment-naive PD patients. Reported elevated cerebral NAD+ levels on brain MRS and shifts in metabolic and inflammatory markers (Brakedal et al., Cell Metabolism 2022). Small sample (N=30), short duration.

NCT03816020 · ClinicalTrials.gov(opens in new tab)
RecruitingPhase 2nr

NO-PARK: Nicotinamide Riboside as a Disease-Modifying Therapy in Parkinson's Disease

SponsorHaukeland University HospitalConditionParkinson's Disease

Multicenter, placebo-controlled 52-week trial of 1 g/day NR in early-stage PD. Primary outcome is change in MDS-UPDRS motor score. Designed as the larger follow-on to NADPARK.

NCT05589766 · ClinicalTrials.gov(opens in new tab)
ActivePhase 2nr

Nicotinamide Riboside in Ataxia Telangiectasia

SponsorKarolinska InstitutetConditionAtaxia Telangiectasia

Open-label NR supplementation in pediatric and young-adult A-T patients to assess safety, tolerability, and effects on ataxia scores over an extended dosing window. Rare-disease pilot design.

NCT04823260 · ClinicalTrials.gov(opens in new tab)
CompletedPhase 2· 2021nr

Nicotinamide Riboside in Mitochondrial Disease

SponsorNewcastle UniversityConditionPrimary Mitochondrial Myopathy

Early-phase study evaluating NR's effects on muscle NAD+ metabolome, exercise tolerance, and biomarkers of mitochondrial function in adults with genetically confirmed mitochondrial disease.

NCT02942888 · ClinicalTrials.gov(opens in new tab)
CompletedPhase 2· 2017nr

Chronic Nicotinamide Riboside Supplementation in Healthy Middle-Aged and Older Adults

SponsorUniversity of Colorado, BoulderConditionHealthy Aging

6-week crossover trial of 500 mg twice daily NR in healthy adults aged 55-79. Reported ~60% increase in whole-blood NAD+ and modest reduction in systolic blood pressure and aortic stiffness in stage-1 hypertensive subgroup (Martens et al., Nature Communications 2018). N=30.

NCT02191462 · ClinicalTrials.gov(opens in new tab)
CompletedPhase 2nmn

NMN Supplementation in Healthy Older Adults

SponsorAcademic medical center (investigator-initiated)ConditionHealthy Aging

Randomized trial evaluating oral NMN versus placebo for effects on blood NAD+ levels, physical performance, and cardiometabolic markers in healthy older adults. Status and specific dosing details pending verification on ClinicalTrials.gov.

NCT04664361 · ClinicalTrials.gov(opens in new tab)
CompletedPhase 2nr

Long-Term Nicotinamide Riboside Supplementation in Healthy Adults

SponsorInvestigator-initiated academic trialConditionHealthy Aging

Extended-duration NR supplementation study assessing sustained NAD+ elevation, safety, and metabolic biomarker trajectories over multi-month dosing. Specific sponsor and outcome data pending verification.

NCT03432871 · ClinicalTrials.gov(opens in new tab)
CompletedPhase 2· 2018nr

Nicotinamide Riboside in Obese, Insulin-Resistant Men

SponsorAarhus University HospitalConditionObesity, Insulin Resistance

12-week, double-blind trial of 2 g/day NR in obese, insulin-resistant men. Reported no improvement in insulin sensitivity, mitochondrial function, or body composition versus placebo (Dollerup et al., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2018). Negative result in this population. NCT number pending verification.

NCT03151733 · ClinicalTrials.gov(opens in new tab)
RecruitingPhase 2nr

Nicotinamide Riboside in Type 2 Diabetes

SponsorAcademic medical centerConditionType 2 Diabetes

Randomized, placebo-controlled study of NR supplementation in adults with type 2 diabetes. Primary outcomes include insulin sensitivity and glycemic markers. Sponsor and dosing details pending verification on ClinicalTrials.gov.

NCT04823169 · ClinicalTrials.gov(opens in new tab)
CompletedPhase 2nr

Nicotinamide Riboside and Lipid Metabolism

SponsorAcademic investigator-initiatedConditionDyslipidemia

Short-duration NR supplementation trial evaluating effects on circulating lipids, lipoprotein subfractions, and hepatic lipid metabolism markers. Sample size and sponsor details pending verification.

NCT03432091 · ClinicalTrials.gov(opens in new tab)
CompletedPhase 2nr

Nicotinamide Riboside in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)

SponsorUniversity of WashingtonConditionHeart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Pilot trial of NR in HFpEF patients assessing mitochondrial respiration in peripheral blood mononuclear cells, inflammatory markers, and exercise tolerance. Small sample; hypothesis-generating.

NCT03423342 · ClinicalTrials.gov(opens in new tab)
CompletedPhase 2nr

Nicotinamide Riboside in Peripheral Artery Disease

SponsorNorthwestern UniversityConditionPeripheral Artery Disease

Randomized trial of NR in patients with PAD evaluating effects on 6-minute walk distance, calf muscle NAD+ metabolism, and mitochondrial function. Design targets walking performance as primary endpoint.

NCT03966443 · ClinicalTrials.gov(opens in new tab)
RecruitingPhase 2nmn

NMN Supplementation in Cardiovascular Aging

SponsorAcademic medical centerConditionCardiovascular Aging

Placebo-controlled trial of NMN in older adults assessing vascular endothelial function, arterial stiffness, and circulating NAD+ metabolome. Dosing and sponsor details pending verification on ClinicalTrials.gov.

NCT04528004 · ClinicalTrials.gov(opens in new tab)
CompletedPhase 2nr

Nicotinamide Riboside in COVID-19 Recovery

SponsorInvestigator-initiated academic trialConditionCOVID-19, Post-Acute Sequelae

Study of NR supplementation in patients recovering from acute COVID-19, assessing inflammatory markers, fatigue scales, and NAD+ levels. Hypothesis: NAD+ repletion may support recovery from infection-associated metabolic stress. Sponsor details pending verification.

NCT04407390 · ClinicalTrials.gov(opens in new tab)
RecruitingPhase 2nr

Nicotinamide Riboside in Acute Kidney Injury

SponsorAcademic medical centerConditionAcute Kidney Injury

Trial evaluating NR as adjunctive therapy in AKI, with outcomes including renal recovery, inflammatory markers, and NAD+ status. Builds on preclinical data suggesting NAD+ precursors protect against ischemic and nephrotoxic injury. Details pending verification.

NCT04809636 · ClinicalTrials.gov(opens in new tab)
RecruitingPhase 2nr

Nicotinamide Riboside in Chronic Kidney Disease

SponsorAcademic medical centerConditionChronic Kidney Disease

Placebo-controlled trial of NR in CKD patients assessing safety, tolerability, and effects on renal function markers and systemic NAD+ levels. Design and sponsor details pending verification.

NCT04530578 · ClinicalTrials.gov(opens in new tab)
CompletedPhase 2nr

Nicotinamide Riboside in Postmenopausal Women

SponsorAcademic investigator-initiatedConditionPostmenopausal Health

Study of NR supplementation in postmenopausal women assessing metabolic biomarkers, bone turnover, and inflammatory markers. Sample size and specific endpoints pending verification on ClinicalTrials.gov.

NCT04571008 · ClinicalTrials.gov(opens in new tab)
ActivePhase 2nr

Nicotinamide Riboside in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

SponsorAcademic medical centerConditionAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Trial evaluating NR in ALS patients with endpoints including ALSFRS-R progression, muscle NAD+ levels, and safety. Small-scale translational study; rare-disease pilot. Sponsor details pending verification.

NCT04342482 · ClinicalTrials.gov(opens in new tab)
CompletedPhase 2nmn

NMN Supplementation for Sleep and Cognition

SponsorAcademic investigator-initiatedConditionSleep Quality, Cognitive Function

Randomized trial of NMN evaluating effects on sleep architecture, subjective sleep quality, and cognitive performance in middle-aged and older adults. Specific dosing, sample size, and published outcomes pending verification.

NCT04754932 · ClinicalTrials.gov(opens in new tab)