Selenium Supplementation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients

Summary

Does an oral selenium supplement increase blood levels of antioxidants in patients with established, smoking-related lung disease? Members of our study group recently discovered that elevated levels of the anti-oxidant GPx-1 may be protective against heart disease. We are studying whether selenium supplementation will improve GPx-1 levels.

Timeline

Start

2005-09

Primary completion

2007-11

Completion

2007-11

Drugs

Indications