Antioxidant shows promise in sepsis battle

NCT ID NCT06661993

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a supplement called alpha-lipoic acid could help critically ill patients with sepsis. Eighty adults with sepsis were randomly assigned to receive either the supplement or a placebo daily for seven days. Researchers measured organ function, inflammation, and recovery time to see if the supplement improved outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

infectious disease with sepsis Sepsis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Damanhour Teaching Hospital, General Organization for Teaching Hospitals and Institutes.

    Damanhūr, Elbehairah, 31527, Egypt