Hidden vitamin c crisis in nursing homes revealed

NCT ID NCT03807791

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 33 times

Summary

This study looked at 100 people over 65 living in long-term care units to see how many have low vitamin C levels and what factors increase that risk. Researchers checked blood samples and looked for risk factors like diet and health conditions. The goal was to understand why deficiency happens in these settings and how to prevent it.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Unité de soins Longue Durée, Hôpital Pierre Garraud (Hospices Civils de Lyon)

    Lyon, 69005, France

Conditions

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