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The trial aimed to examine the effects of supplementation with antioxidants and folinic acid on the health, growth and psychomotor development of children with Down syndrome. 156 children with Trisomy 21, less than 7 months of age were recruited and randomised into four groups to receive antioxidants, folinic acid, a combination of antioxidants and folinic acid or a placebo. Blinded outcome assessment was carried out 18 months later.Blood and urine samples were also taken around 12 months of age to examine metabolic effects of supplementation.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioxidants- (Vitamins A,C,E Selenium and Zinc) | Drug | |||
| Folinic acid | Drug | |||
| Vitamins A,C,E Selenium and Zinc and Folinic acid. | Drug | |||
| Placebo | Drug |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Stuart Logan | Peninsular Medical School, Exeter | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Child Health | Birmingham | United Kingdom | ||||
| Peninsular Medical School |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18296460 | Derived | Ellis JM, Tan HK, Gilbert RE, Muller DP, Henley W, Moy R, Pumphrey R, Ani C, Davies S, Edwards V, Green H, Salt A, Logan S. Supplementation with antioxidants and folinic acid for children with Down's syndrome: randomised controlled trial. BMJ. 2008 Mar 15;336(7644):594-7. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39465.544028.AE. Epub 2008 Feb 21. | |
| 17344250 |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D004314 | Down Syndrome |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D008607 | Intellectual Disability |
| D019954 | Neurobehavioral Manifestations |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000975 | Antioxidants |
| D015032 | Zinc |
| D002955 | Leucovorin |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D001685 | Biological Factors |
| D045504 | Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action |
| D020228 | Pharmacologic Actions |
| D020164 | Chemical Actions and Uses |
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| Exeter |
| United Kingdom |
| Institute of Child Health, London | London | United Kingdom |
| Ellis J, Logan S, Pumphrey R, Tan HK, Henley W, Edwards V, Moy R, Gilbert R. Inequalities in provision of the Disability Living Allowance for Down syndrome. Arch Dis Child. 2008 Jan;93(1):14-6. doi: 10.1136/adc.2006.112839. Epub 2007 Mar 7. |
| D000015 | Abnormalities, Multiple |
| D000013 | Congenital Abnormalities |
| D009358 | Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities |
| D025063 | Chromosome Disorders |
| D030342 | Genetic Diseases, Inborn |
| D020011 | Protective Agents |
| D045505 | Physiological Effects of Drugs |
| D020313 | Specialty Uses of Chemicals |
| D019216 | Metals, Heavy |
| D004602 | Elements |
| D007287 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| D028561 | Transition Elements |
| D008670 | Metals |
| D005575 | Formyltetrahydrofolates |
| D013763 | Tetrahydrofolates |
| D005492 | Folic Acid |
| D011622 | Pterins |
| D011621 | Pteridines |
| D006574 | Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring |
| D000072471 | Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring |
| D006571 | Heterocyclic Compounds |
| D003067 | Coenzymes |
| D045762 | Enzymes and Coenzymes |