Toxic effect of pesticide, unspecified.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: It will be included individuals with current agrochemical exposure and with a history of exposure to agrochemicals as a labor activity for at least five years. The selection of farmers has the support of the Department of Health of the Municipality of Santo Amaro da Imperatriz. Another supporting agent will be the Jorge Duprat Figueiredo Foundation for Safety and Occupational Medicine (FUNDACENTRO).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Any dietary supplements with potential effects on antioxidant and inflammatory status are prohibited from 4 weeks before inclusion into this study and during the study period; (2) Any other investigational product is prohibited from 4 weeks before inclusion into this study and during the study period.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to improve biological parameters on DNA damage, inflammatory markers and oxidative stress, with statistically significant differences between the values found in the test group and controls (placebo). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The results will be showed in congress and scientific journals and product could be used as food supplement for prevention of diseases caused by exposure to pesticides. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina;Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina