Pycnogenol for Gulf War Illness in veterans
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a natural supplement called Pycnogenol (from French maritime pine bark) can help with symptoms of Gulf War Illness. It lasts 12 months and is for male veterans who have already been in a related study.
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Who can take part
- You must be a male veteran with Gulf War Illness (diagnosed using both Kansas and CDC definitions).
- You need to be able to take part in a 12-month study.
- You cannot be in another experimental treatment study right now.
- You must not have a blood clotting disorder.
- You cannot have diabetes with an A1C over 9.
- You cannot take certain medications like blood thinners, lithium, tacrolimus, cancer drugs, or nitroglycerin.
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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