Oxidative Stress and Vitamin E Requirements

This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
Information provided by:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00067899
First received: August 29, 2003
Last updated: March 15, 2011
Last verified: March 2011
  Purpose

The purpose of this study is to determine if oxidative stress derived from cigarette smoking increases vitamin E requirements. The study will also assess the role of vitamin C in modulating vitamin E requirements. Vitamin E requirements will be assessed by measuring vitamin E in plasma as well as by measuring the excreted metabolite in the urine.


Condition Intervention Phase
Smoking
Drug: Vitamin E with and without Vitamin C
Phase 2

Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Pharmacokinetics Study
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Double-Blind
Primary Purpose: Treatment

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Further study details as provided by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK):

Estimated Enrollment: 99
Study Start Date: September 2000
Detailed Description:

We will be investigating the fractional disappearance rate of tocopherols in cigarette smokers compared to nonsmokers. This will be accomplished by supplementing individuals with deuterium labeled alpha- and gamma-tocopherols. Quantification of plasma tocopherols as well as urinary metabolites, alpha- and gamma-CEHC, will be determined using LC/MS analysis. In addition, the role of vitamin C as it pertains to its influence on the fraction disappearance rate of vitamin E will also be evaluated.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 35 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Criteria
  • Nonsmokers and Smokers (>10 cigarettes)
  • Non-nutritional supplement user
  • Free of disease
  • Total cholesterol < 240 mg/dl
  • Triglycerides < 200 mg/dl
  • < 5hrs/week of aerobic exercise
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00067899

Locations
United States, Oregon
Linus Pauling Institute - Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon, United States, 97331
Sponsors and Collaborators
  More Information

Publications:
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00067899     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: OSVER (completed)
Study First Received: August 29, 2003
Last Updated: March 15, 2011
Health Authority: United States: Federal Government

Keywords provided by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK):
cigarette smoking
tocopherol
bioavailability
metabolism
oxidative stress

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Smoking
Habits
Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin E
Alpha-Tocopherol
Tocopherols
Tocotrienols
Vitamins
Antioxidants
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Pharmacologic Actions
Protective Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Micronutrients
Growth Substances

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