Gulf War Illness: Evaluation of an Innovative Detoxification Program
Completed · Phase 2
Conditions studied: Gulf War Illness
In brief
Gulf War illness is found in about one fourth of veterans of the 1990-1991 Gulf War and is characterized by persistent memory and concentration problems, headaches, fatigue and muscle and joint pain. It is not known what causes the illness, but exposure to chemicals is suspected. The Hubbard detoxification program consists of exercise and sauna therapy together with administration of several dietary supplements, particularly crystalline niacin used at increasing concentrations over a period of about four weeks. The investigators hypothesize that this program will reduce symptoms, as tested by administration of cognitive and quality of life tests and serum clinical chemistry tests.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01672710
- Run by
- University at Albany
- People needed
- 32
- Starts
- 2010-04-01
- Expected to finish
- 2015-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2020-04-13
Who can join
Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Any veteran of the 1990-1991 Gulf War who meets the Kansas Gulf War Illness case definition.
You may not qualify if…
- Veterans who meet the inclusion criteria but have been diagnosed by a physician with (1) chronic conditions (eg., cancer, heart disease, diabetes, liver disease, multiple sclerosis, etc.) that are not associated with Gulf War service but can produce diverse symptoms similar to Gulf War Illness; (2) conditions that might interfere with respondents' ability to report symptoms (eg., psychiatric conditions or history of hospitalization for depression, alcohol or drug dependence; (3) pregnancy or unwillingness to use contraception.
Where it is running
- Severna Park Health and Wellness Center — Annapolis, Maryland, United States
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