Randomized Trials of Vitamin Supplements and Eye Disease
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
To determine whether vitamin E supplementation reduces the risk of cataract and age-related
macular degeneration (AMD) in women.
To determine whether vitamin C supplementation reduces the risk of cataract and AMD in women.
To determine whether beta-carotene supplementation reduces the risk of cataract and AMD in
women.
To determine whether alternate day, low-dose aspirin reduces the risk of cataract and AMD in
women.
To identify potential risk factors for cataract and AMD including cigarette smoking, alcohol
intake, blood pressure, blood cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, height, body mass index,
and diabetes.
Phase:
Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Treatments:
Ascorbic Acid Aspirin Beta Carotene Carotenoids Vitamin E Vitamins