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TB patients given zinc and selenium show improved immune response

NCT ID NCT07180329

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

Summary

This completed trial tested whether zinc and selenium supplements could boost the immune system of tuberculosis patients. Researchers gave 90 adults with pulmonary TB either fortified cookies or a supplement called Myrin P Fort, and measured changes in body measurements, blood counts, and infection markers. The results suggest these nutrients may help the body resist TB, but larger studies are needed to confirm the benefits.

What this could mean

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Active substance
zinc and selenium supplements (fortified cookies and Myrin P Fort)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple nutritional supplement to help tuberculosis patients fight the infection more effectively.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Supplements are not a replacement for standard TB treatment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

90 people

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Started

Feb 2023

Finished

Jul 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria * Patients aged 30-55 years. * Confirmed diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (Pul-TB) with positive acid-fast bacilli (AFB) in sputum samples. Exclusion Criteria * Patients diagnosed with extra-pulmonary TB. * Patients who had been on anti-TB therapy for more than 2 months prior to enrollment.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sana Noreen

    Lahore, 54000, Pakistan

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