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Saffron Supplementation for Dry AMD: Italy

RECRUITING

Description: The Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Italy is conducting a 30-person clinical trial of saffron for the treatment of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Saffron contains high concentrations of crocin and crocetin, compounds with anti-oxidative properties. Saffron supplementation has inhibited retinal degeneration in lab studies.

Trial Status: Recruiting participants.

Partial List of Participation Criteria:
  1. 55 years of age or older
  2. Diagnosis of early dry AMD

Clinical Trial Contact:
Benedetto Falsini, M.D.
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Phone: 0039063015 ext. 4929
Policlinico A. Gemelli
Rome, Italy

Additional Information:
Saffron clinical trial for dry AMD listing on ClinicalTrials.gov
 

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