Effect of iodine and selenium intervention on the thyroid status of older New Zealanders

Recruiting

• Conditions: Selenium, Iodine and Thyroid Status; Metabolic and Endocrine - Normal metabolism and endocrine development and function

• Registration Number: ACTRN12605000368639
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2005-09-13
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Plasma Selenium <100ugLPersons not institutionalisedAmbulatoryGood Health with no serious medical illnesses

Exclusion Criteria

Institutionalised. Plasma Se >100ugL. Serious Medical Illness

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To determine the effects of a 12 week supplementation with iodine and selenium on thyroid status[]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To investigate interactions between selenium and thyroid status[At 5 time points over a 12 week period.];To determine the effects of iodine supplementation, with or without selenium, on throid metabolism as measured by the ratio of the active hormone T3 to the inactive hormone T4.[At 5 time points over a 12 week period.]