Status:
COMPLETED
Glutathione and Health With Post-Polio Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
University of Michigan
Collaborating Sponsors:
Penn State University
Conditions:
Post-polio Syndrome
Physical Activity
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
In this study, people who have symptoms of post polio will take oral glutathione supplements for three months. Their levels of fatigue, physical activity and sleep efficiency will be assessed.
Detailed Description
Subjects will take a glutathione supplement by mouth for three months after an initial medical visit, blood draw and physical exam. There are four timepoints during the three months when subjects will...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Ability to walk 100 feet with usual assistive devices (ex. cane or walker)
- Having a function score of 18-32 when tested with the IPPS (Index of Post- Polio Sequelae). This will include people with post-polio symptoms in a very specific range of severity.
Exclusion
- Having another serious medical condition (cancer, multiple sclerosis, etc.)or inflammatory disease (ie., lupus)
- Currently taking glutathione or other antioxidants
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01402570
Start Date
August 1 2011
End Date
July 1 2013
Last Update
February 17 2017
Active Locations (1)
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48108