Vitamin C and COPD: Antioxidant Effects Study
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Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether vitamin C supplements can improve health in people with COPD. It aims to see if the antioxidant effects of vitamin C help manage the disease and slow its progression.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 80 years old.
- You have moderate to very severe COPD (GOLD stages 2 to 4).
- You haven't had a lung infection or flare-up in the last 4 weeks.
- You are willing to take vitamin C supplements and follow study procedures.
- You have not taken vitamin C supplements in the last 4 weeks.
- You do not have poorly controlled diabetes, a history of kidney stones, or unstable heart disease.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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