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Study aim
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Investigating the effect of zinc supplementation on pulmonary function
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Design
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Clinical trial with a control group, with parallel groups, double-blind, randomized
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Settings and conduct
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In the implementation method of this plan, which is done in the form of a clinical trial, all patients referred to the CF clinic are examined. Then, the entry and exit criteria of the patients are entered and randomly divided into 2 groups receiving zinc supplement or placebo with the help of a computerized random number table. As a clinical group, 30 mg zinc tablets are given to patients daily. In the second group of patients, they have previously suffered from cystic fibrosis, which was diagnosed with genetic tests, and in both groups of patients, they did not mention a history of lung disease or cardiovascular disease. During the period of 3 months, regularly in the morning. The patients in the first group are given 30 mg zinc supplement
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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The first group has a history of cystic fibrosis, which was confirmed by genetic tests that have already been done, and as a clinical group, 30 mg zinc tablets are given to patients daily. In the second group of patients, they have previously suffered from cystic fibrosis, which was diagnosed with genetic tests, and in both groups of patients, they did not mention any history of lung disease or cardiovascular disease.
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Intervention groups
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During the period of 3 months, the patients in the first group are given 30 mg of zinc supplement regularly in the mornings, and in the second group, a placebo with the same form but without zinc supplement is given 1 daily and regularly during 3 months.
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Main outcome variables
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Finally, after 3 months, a spirometry test is performed on the patients and the results of fev1, fvc, RV, tlc are statistically compared in 2 groups.