Hidden vitamin c shortages found in nursing homes?

NCT ID NCT03807791

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at how common vitamin C deficiency is among 100 elderly people living in long-term care units. Researchers took a blood sample to measure vitamin C levels and recorded possible risk factors. The goal was to better understand why deficiencies happen in this group and how to prevent them.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

exanthem scurvy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

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

    Lyon, 69005, France