Vitamin c trial for elderly pneumonia fizzles out
NCT ID NCT02186158
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether giving vitamin C to elderly patients hospitalized with pneumonia could improve their breathing and daily function. Only 9 people took part before the study was stopped early. Because it was so small, we can't say if vitamin C helps or not.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Vitamin C
- What this could lead to
- If it worked, vitamin C might help older adults with pneumonia feel better faster and recover more function.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was very small (9 people) and terminated early, so we cannot draw reliable conclusions. Vitamin C may not provide meaningful benefit.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Bordeaux, Hôpital Saint André
Bordeaux, 33000, France