Vitamin c for pneumonia in seniors: study halted after just 9 patients
NCT ID NCT02186158
First seen May 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether giving vitamin C to hospitalized adults aged 75 and older with pneumonia could improve their breathing and daily function. Only 9 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if vitamin C, which supports the immune system, could ease symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue.
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CHU de Bordeaux, Hôpital Saint André
Bordeaux, 33000, France
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