Overview

Selenium and Ischemic Stroke Outcome

Status:
Completed

Trial end date:
2018-01-01

Target enrollment:

Participant gender:

Summary

Selenium is a trace element essential to human health.Selenium protection against cellular damage by oxygen radicals is accomplished through selenoproteins. Ischemic stroke is associated with the generation of oxygen free radicals resulting in a condition of oxidative stress. Supplementing stroke patients with antioxidant nutrients may improve survival.

Phase:

N/A

Details

Lead Sponsor:

Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

Treatments:

Selenium