Vitamin c trial aims to boost quality of life for lung cancer patients

NCT ID NCT05849129

First seen Jan 30, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding intravenous vitamin C to standard chemotherapy can improve quality of life for people with incurable non-small cell lung cancer. About 90 adults with stage IIIB or IV lung cancer will receive either vitamin C or a placebo alongside their usual treatment. The main goal is to see if vitamin C helps patients feel better and reduces chemotherapy side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • The Ottawa Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1H8L6, Canada

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