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NCT00758914 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Vitamin E and Infection in the Elderly
A NA study, sponsored by Tufts University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
NCT00758914 is a NA study that has completed, run by Tufts University.
The verdict
NCT00758914, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Tufts University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
Study Summary
Aging is associated with a variety of changes in the immune system. These changes result in a less effective immune response, which places the elderly at a greater risk for infection and disease. Respiratory infections cause a great number of morbidity and mortality in the elderly population. Vitamin E has been known to improve the immune response of the elderly and has been suggested for use in preventative strategies for this population. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of one year vitamin supplementation on respiratory infection in the elderly population residing in nursing homes. This study was conducted using a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled clinical trial at 33 long-term care facilities in the greater Boston area. A total of 617 subjects over the age of 65 were enrolled in the study, with 451 completers. The participants were supplemented wit either 200 IU of vitamin E per day or placebo. The primary outcomes consisted of respiratory tract infection, number of sick days, and antibiotic use. The study involved use of questionnaires, standard anthropometrics measurements, non-invasive body composition, blood and urine sample collection, and delayed type test (DTH) using the Mantoux method. This study has been closed since August 2000 and is in the stage of data analysis only.
Interventions
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Vitamin E
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 1997-05 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00758914 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. An enrollment target was not published in the registry record, which is common for early-stage or observational entries. The listed sponsor is Tufts University, which has 163 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Vitamin E is the first listed.
NCT00758914 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00758914 about?
NCT00758914 is a clinical study titled "Vitamin E and Infection in the Elderly". Aging is associated with a variety of changes in the immune system. These changes result in a less effective immune response, which places the elderly at a greater risk for infection and disease. Respiratory infections cause a great number of morbidity and mortality in the elderly population. Vitami...
What is the current status of trial NCT00758914?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The study started on 1997-05.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00758914?
The interventions under investigation include: Vitamin E (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00758914?
This trial is sponsored by Tufts University, which has 163 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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