The effects of curcumin on respiratory problems due to mustard gas
Phase 2
- Conditions
- Chronic respiratory problems due to mustard gas intoxication.Chronic respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapours
- Registration Number
- IRCT2013091114521N2
- Lead Sponsor
- Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 80
Inclusion Criteria
Documented sulfur mustard exposure and documented respiratory damage due to mustard intoxication.
Exclusion: Participation in a concomitant trial; presence of life-threatening disorders; smoking and addiction; cardiovascular disease; lung cancer; pneumonia; acute bronchitis; development of severe drug-related adverse events; use of antioxidant supplements/drugs in the preceding three months; lungectomy and aggravation of symptoms during the course of study.
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Improvement of patients' quality of life. Timepoint: After four weeks of treatment. Method of measurement: Based on the st. George questionnaire.;Improvement of respiratory symptoms. Timepoint: After four weeks of treatment. Method of measurement: Based on the CAT questionnaire.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method