Overview

The Use of Selenium to Treat Secondary Lymphedema - Breast Cancer

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2009-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The primary objective of this study to assess the effectiveness of selenium compared to placebo in reducing the lymphedema in-patients with breast cancer. Secondary objectives are to assess the impact of selenium on patient's quality of life and to assess the incidence of adverse effects of selenium therapy.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University Health Network, Toronto
Collaborator:
Princess Margaret Hospital, Canada
Treatments:
Selenious Acid
Selenium
Sodium Selenite