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Effects of Sea Buckthorn Oil and Lutein on Eye Health

NCT02379169 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 90

Last updated 2015-03-04

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Low macular pigment optical density has been associated with increased risk of age-related macular degeneration, an important cause of vision problems in the elderly population. Dry eye is multifactorial disease of tears and the ocular surface associated with symptoms of dryness, grittiness, burning and redness of eyes. The risk of dry eye increases with age. The aim is to investigate the effects of sea buckthorn oil complemented with lutein on eye health, specifically on the macula.

Conditions

  • Risk Factors for Age Related Macular Degeneration

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Sea buckthorn oil & lutein

Standardised sea buckthorn seed and pulp oil complemented with lutein

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

Triglycerides of medium chain fatty acids

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Aromtech Ltd.

    collaborator INDUSTRY

  • Turku University Hospital

    lead OTHER_GOV

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-02-28
Primary Completion
2017-02-28
Completion
2018-08-31

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