RecruitingACTRN12605000368639
Effect of iodine and selenium intervention on the thyroid status of older New Zealanders
Sponsor
University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Enrollment
100 participants
Start Date
Aug 1, 2005
Study Type
Interventional
Conditions
Eligibility
Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 65 YearssMax Age: 80 Yearss
Inclusion Criteria1
- Plasma Selenium <100ugLPersons not institutionalisedAmbulatoryGood Health with no serious medical illnesses
Exclusion Criteria1
- Institutionalised. Plasma Se >100ugL. Serious Medical Illness
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Interventions
Participants will be randomised into one of four treatment groups & given a supplement containing either; selenium, iodine, selenium & iodine or placebo. Participants take one supplement daily for 12
Participants will be randomised into one of four treatment groups & given a supplement containing either; selenium, iodine, selenium & iodine or placebo. Participants take one supplement daily for 12 weeks. Selenium, iodine and thryoid status of participants will be measured at 5 time point over the intervention.
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ACTRN12605000368639