NCT01150786

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of selenium supplementation as an antioxidant on serum adiponectin, HSCRP , ferritin , transferrin, albumin and homocysteine level.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
80

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2009

Shorter than P25 for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2009

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 1, 2009

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2009

Completed
10 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 22, 2010

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 25, 2010

Completed
Last Updated

February 14, 2012

Status Verified

February 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

June 22, 2010

Last Update Submit

February 13, 2012

Conditions

Keywords

inflammationoxidative stressseleniumhemodialysis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Subjective global Assessment(SGA)score

    change in nutritional status according to SGA from baseline to the end of intervention

    12 Weeks

Secondary Outcomes (8)

  • Serum HSCRP

    12Weeks

  • serum ferritin

    12Weeks

  • transferrin

    12 weeks

  • Serum adiponectin

    12Weeks

  • Homocystein

    12 Weeks

  • +3 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

selenium

EXPERIMENTAL

The patients in this arm took 200 microgram selenium yeast daily for 12 weeks.

Dietary Supplement: Selenium Supplement

placebo capsule

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

The patients in this arm took one placebo capsule daily for 12 weeks.

Other: placebo

Interventions

Selenium SupplementDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

The patients in this arm took 200 microgram selenium yeast daily for 12 weeks.

selenium
placeboOTHER

The patients in this arm took one placebo capsule daily for 12 weeks.

placebo capsule

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 80 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients who were dialysed three times a week for at least 3 months or more

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients who took multivitamins or immunosuppressive medications
  • Patients consuming antioxidant supplements including vitamin E, vitamin C, lipoic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, soy extracts and green-tea preparations
  • Patients who had active infection
  • Patients who were hospitalized in the previous month.
  • Being Pregnant

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , nutrition department

Shiraz, Fars, Iran

Location

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Shiraz, Fars, Iran

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

InflammationMalnutrition

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Study Officials

  • maryam ekramzade, Ph.D

    Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • moosa salehi, Ph.D

    Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

    STUDY DIRECTOR
  • maryam ayatollahi, Ph.D

    Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

    STUDY CHAIR
  • Mohammad mahdi Sagheb, M.D

    Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Ph.D

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 22, 2010

First Posted

June 25, 2010

Study Start

April 1, 2009

Primary Completion

July 1, 2009

Study Completion

September 1, 2009

Last Updated

February 14, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-02

Locations