Clinical Trial: Antioxidant Supplements in Cystic Fibrosis Children
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Effect of Antioxidant Supplements on Oxidative Stress, Disease Severity and Bacterial Infection in Cystic Fibrosis Children
Brief Summary:
This randomized controlled clinical trial included 60 pediatric patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) assigned randomly into two arms; Arm 1(extra care arm):received a tailored dietary plan following Mediterranean diet to cover macronutrients needs according to recommended daily allowance (RDA) for age, with antioxidant supplements in specific doses in oral liquid form (200 mg vitamin E, 300 mg vitamin C, 90 ?g Se, 500 ?g vitamin A, 30 mg zinc, 3 mg copper and 2000 IU vitamin D) for 6 months.Arm 2: recieved tailored…
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