Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

"Effect of Vitamin E (α-Tocopherol) on Clinical Activity and Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis"

Lead Sponsor:

University of Guadalajara

Collaborating Sponsors:

Civil Hospital of Guadalajara

Conditions:

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The objective of this clinical trial is to determine whether α-tocopherol (vitamin E) supplementation decreases inflammation and clinical activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).The main q...

Detailed Description

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) RA is one of the most common autoimmune diseases, characterized by chronic inflammation of the sinovia, mainly of the small joints of the hand, wrists and feet. ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion criteria:
  • Female sex
  • RA classification (ACR/EULAR 2010)
  • Early RA 2 years
  • Treatment with conventional synthetic FARMEs (Metrotexato, Hydroxychloroquine, Leflunomide, Sulfasalazina and their combinations)
  • DAS28 ≥3.2
  • Vitamin E intake deficiency (\<15mg/day)
  • No comorbidities
  • Age \> 18 years
  • Voluntary participation and informed consent.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Liver and kidney disease
  • Overlap syndrome
  • Coagulation disorders
  • Pregnancy
  • Consumption of supplements (iron, vitamin E, and K), and medications such as acetylsalicylic acid, amlodipine, estrogen, glucocorticoids and drugs used to treat dyslipidemias in the last three months.
  • Elimination Criteria:
  • Errors in administration of the 20% supplement
  • Adverse effects of the supplement
  • Pregnancy during the study
  • Insufficient blood sample
  • Voluntary withdrawal of informed consent.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    April 28 2025

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ESTIMATED

    End Date :

    December 15 2027

    Estimated Enrollment :

    46 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT06915701

    Start Date

    April 28 2025

    End Date

    December 15 2027

    Last Update

    April 8 2025

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    Universidad de Guadalajara

    Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, 44340