Beta Carotene From Natural Source for Patients With Non-Active Crohn's Disease

• Status: Unknown status
• Trial end date: 1969-12-31
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

Many inflammatory disorders in the body are linked to oxidative tissue damage. Anti-oxidants that are present in many natural food sources may provide protection from such damage.

Beta carotene is an anti-oxidant vitamin present in many fruits and vegetables. The algae Dunaliella is particularly rich in beta carotene.

In this prospective trial we want to investigate whether beta carotene from Dunaliella may prevent exacerbations of Crohn's disease.

• Phase: Phase 3
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Bnai Zion Medical Center
• Treatments: Beta Carotene; Carotenoids

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients with documented Crohn's disease in remission (CDAI<150) for at least two months, age 17-75 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• active Crohn's disease (CDAI>150), partial bowel obstruction, impending surgery, pregnancy, serious other diseases