Absorption and Tolerability of Injectable Administration of Niagen®+, as Compared to NAD+

Last updated: April 7, 2025
Sponsor: Nutraceuticals Research Institute
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

NAD+

Placebo

Niagen®

Clinical Study ID

NCT06919328
24-09-1300
  • Ages 40-65
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

This study evaluates the subjective effects of injection administration of NR on healthy adult populations.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Provision of signed and dated informed consent form

  • Stated willingness and demonstrated ability to comply with all study procedures, aswell as availability for the duration of the study

  • Lives within 100 miles of the NRI study site

  • Any gender, aged 40-65, inclusive

  • Good general health as evidenced by medical history

  • BMI 25-34.9 kg/m2

  • Sedentary behavior (defined as <20 minutes per day or 100 minutes per week ofmoderate to vigorous exercise)

  • Demonstrated fatigue (Fatigue Assessment Scale) defined as a below-average score

  • For females of reproductive potential: use of highly effective contraception for atleast 1 month prior to screening and agreement to use such a method during studyparticipation and for an additional month after the end of the study

  • Agreement to adhere to Lifestyle Considerations throughout study duration

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Current diagnosis of any seizure disorder, diabetes or insulin resistance, anykidney or liver disorder, heart disease, anemia, cancer, or Parkinson's disease

  • ANY chronic illness (pre-disease state acceptable)

  • Out of range phosphate levels at baseline

  • BMI less than 25 or greater than or equal to 35

  • Pregnancy, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding

  • Known allergic reactions to any components of the intervention or related compounds,including any form of B3

  • Positive COVID-19 test within 30 days of the study period

  • Recent dramatic weight changes (10% change in body weight in the last 6 months)

  • Existing usage of a NAD+ or NAD precursor supplement in any form (oral, nasal,patch, or injection/IV administration), including a B-complex supplement, within 60days of the study, not including multivitamins.

  • Introducing a new medication, supplement, investigational drug, or otherintervention (including lifestyle changes) within 60 days of the start of the study.

Study Design

Total Participants: 70
Treatment Group(s): 3
Primary Treatment: NAD+
Phase:
Study Start date:
October 31, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
June 30, 2025

Study Description

The purpose of this work is to explore the tolerability of Niagen®, nicotinamide riboside chloride, a specialized form of vitamin B3, via intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SQ), and intravenous-push (IVP) administration, in comparison to NAD+, an active comparator, administered through the same routes.

Connect with a study center

  • Nutraceuticals Research Institute

    Huntsville, Alabama 35801
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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