Selenium and Ischemic Stroke Outcome
Selenium and Ischemic Stroke Outcome
NCT ID: NCT02505295 Phase: NA Status: COMPLETED Enrollment: 44 Completion: 2018-01
Conditions
Ischemic Stroke
Interventions
Selenium, normal saline
Summary
Selenium is a trace element essential to human health.Selenium protection against cellular damage by oxygen radicals is accomplished through selenoproteins. Ischemic stroke is associated with the generation of oxygen free radicals resulting in a condition of oxidative stress. Supplementing stroke patients with antioxidant nutrients may improve survival.
Primary Outcome
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS)