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Antioxidant Status During Burn Rehabilitation

Withdrawn
Conditions
Burns
Registration Number
NCT00536822
Lead Sponsor
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Brief Summary

It is believed that children with a prior history of significant burn injury continue to manifest low levels of antioxidants well into their convalescence.The purpose of this study is to examine malondialdehyde (an oxidative lipid marker) and vitamins E, C and beta carotene status in reconstructive burn patients.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Greater than 3 but less than 19 years
  • Reconstructive or followup outpatient care at least 1 year postburn
  • Initial burn size > 40%
  • Written informed consent and HIPAA authorization
Exclusion Criteria
  • History of multivitamin or steroid use, liver disease, preburn malnutrition

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
serum antioxidant levels> 2 years postburn
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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