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The effect of selenium supplementation in moderate-to-severe thyroid eye disease patients : a randomized-placebo controlled trial

The effect of selenium supplementation in moderate-to-severe thyroid eye disease patients : a randomized-placebo controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20170827002
Enrollment
46
Registered
2017-08-27
Start date
2017-07-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Moderate-to-severe thyroid eye disease patients Moderate-to-severe thyroid eye disease patients Inactive

Interventions

Active Comparator Dietary Supplement,Placebo Comparator Dietary Supplement
Selenium group,Placebo group
Selenium supplementaion 200 mcg/capsule,PLacebo capsule

Sponsors

The Ratchadapiseksompotch Fund, Faculty of Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.The patients who have been categorized into moderate-to-severe thyroid eye disease group according to EUGOGO recommendation. 2. Age above 18 years old 3. The patients with normal thyroid hormone level (FT4, FT3) for at least 6 months 4. The patients who presented with thyroid eye symptoms of less than 18 months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. The patients who have history of allergic reaction to selenium 2. The patients who previously took or who are currently taking selenium supplement. 3. The patients who are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Clinical activity score in moderate-to-severe thyroid eye disease patients 6 months Clinical activity score changes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
GO-QOL questionnaire score, overall eye examination, serum selenium levels 6 months GO-QOL questionnaire score, overall eye examination, and serum selenium levels changes

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactPanida Potita

Department of ophthalmology, Chulalongkorn hospital

panidapotita@gmail.com66868319298

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026