High-selenium Lentils Versus Arsenic Toxicity (NCT02429921) | Clinical Trial Compass
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High-selenium Lentils Versus Arsenic Toxicity
Bangladesh400 participantsStarted 2015-10
Plain-language summary
About 45 million people in Bangladesh are chronically exposed to unacceptable levels of arsenic in their drinking water. Chronic arsenic poisoning leads to cancers, and vascular diseases.
This dietary trial intends to test the potential of high-selenium lentils, consumed as lentil soup, in reducing the arsenic body burden in an exposed Bangladeshi population, and in improving the overall health status.
Arsenic-exposed families will be assigned to one of two groups. One group will eat lentils (50g/person/day) that are naturally high in selenium, the other group will receive lentils with low selenium content. This 6 months trial is randomized and double-blinded.
Who can participate
Age range
14 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* low, moderate and high arsenic levels in tube well water, that the household uses. If tube well water exceeds the national standard of 50 ppb, families will be advised to switch to another well in their proximity with lower Arsenic levels, if available.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Families that have very low arsenic levels (below US standard of 10 ppb) in their well water will not be enrolled.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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