Vitamin C

Generic Name
Vitamin C
Brand Names
Ascor, Citranatal B-calm Kit, Concept Ob, Ferralet 90, Hematogen, Infuvite, Infuvite Pediatric, Moviprep, Mvc-fluoride, Mvi Pediatric, Natafort, Plenvu, Pregvit, Vitafol-one
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C6H8O6
CAS Number
50-81-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
PQ6CK8PD0R
Background

A six carbon compound related to glucose. It is found naturally in citrus fruits and many vegetables. Ascorbic acid is an essential nutrient in human diets, and necessary to maintain connective tissue and bone. Its biologically active form, vitamin C, functions as a reducing agent and coenzyme in several metabolic pathways. Vitamin C is considered an antioxi...

Indication

Used to treat vitamin C deficiency, scurvy, delayed wound and bone healing, urine acidification, and in general as an antioxidant. It has also been suggested to be an effective antiviral agent.

Associated Conditions
Common Cold, Deficiency, Vitamin A, Deficiency, Vitamin D, Fever, Flu caused by Influenza, Folate deficiency, Iron Deficiency (ID), Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA), Oral bacterial infection, Scurvy, Vitamin C Deficiency, Vitamin Deficiency
Associated Therapies
Nutritional supplementation, Vitamin supplementation

Trial of IV vs Oral Iron Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia in the Post-Operative Bariatric Surgical Patient

First Posted Date
2020-02-13
Last Posted Date
2023-06-12
Lead Sponsor
Auerbach Hematology Oncology Associates P C
Target Recruit Count
104
Registration Number
NCT04268849
Locations
🇺🇸

Auerbach Hematology and Oncology, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Vitamin C Infusion for the Treatment of Severe 2019-nCoV Infected Pneumonia

First Posted Date
2020-02-11
Last Posted Date
2020-10-12
Lead Sponsor
ZhiYong Peng
Target Recruit Count
56
Registration Number
NCT04264533
Locations
🇨🇳

Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China

The Impact of Vitamin C on Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury in Risk Patients Undergoing Valvular Heart Surgery

First Posted Date
2019-12-24
Last Posted Date
2020-03-26
Lead Sponsor
Yonsei University
Target Recruit Count
264
Registration Number
NCT04210453
Locations
🇰🇷

Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei Cardiovascular Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Vitamin C, Thiamine, Cyanocobalamine, Pyridoxine and Hydrocortisone in Sepsis

First Posted Date
2019-12-12
Last Posted Date
2020-10-19
Lead Sponsor
IMSS Hospital General de Zona 11, Piedras Negras
Target Recruit Count
19
Registration Number
NCT04197115
Locations
🇲🇽

Hospital General Zona 11 Imss Piedras Negras Coahuila, Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico

VItamin C in Thermal injuRY: The VICToRY Trial

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2019-10-24
Last Posted Date
2024-06-18
Lead Sponsor
Clinical Evaluation Research Unit at Kingston General Hospital
Target Recruit Count
666
Registration Number
NCT04138394
Locations
🇺🇸

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, United States

🇺🇸

Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

🇺🇸

UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States

and more 30 locations

Effect of Low Doses of Vitamin C on Salivary Cortisol , Heart Rate , Blood Pressure During Group Presentation

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2019-10-22
Last Posted Date
2019-10-22
Lead Sponsor
Kufa University
Target Recruit Count
90
Registration Number
NCT04135378
Locations
🇮🇶

Kufa University, Najaf, Kufa, Iraq

Intravenous (IV) Vitamin C With Chemotherapy for Cisplatin Ineligible Bladder Cancer Patients

Phase 1
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2019-08-06
Last Posted Date
2024-03-04
Lead Sponsor
University of Kansas Medical Center
Target Recruit Count
12
Registration Number
NCT04046094
Locations
🇺🇸

The University of Kansas Cancer Center, Westwood Campus, Kansas City, Kansas, United States

🇺🇸

The University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC), Fairway, Kansas, United States

🇺🇸

The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, United States

The Effectiveness of High-dose Intravenous Vitamin c With Very Low Carbohydrate Diet for Terminal Colon Cancer Patients

First Posted Date
2019-07-29
Last Posted Date
2019-07-29
Lead Sponsor
National Taiwan University Hospital
Target Recruit Count
40
Registration Number
NCT04035096
Locations
🇨🇳

National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

High Dose Vitamin C Combined With Metformin in the Treatment of Malignant Tumors

First Posted Date
2019-07-25
Last Posted Date
2023-09-28
Lead Sponsor
Zhongnan Hospital
Target Recruit Count
30
Registration Number
NCT04033107
Locations
🇨🇳

Zhongnan Hopital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China

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