Journal article
Effect of selenium supplementation on CD4 T-cell recovery, viral suppression, morbidity and quality of life of HIV-infected patients in Rwanda: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Abstract
BackgroundLow levels of serum selenium are associated with increased risk of mortality among HIV+ patients in East Africa. We aim to assess the effect of selenium supplementation on CD4 cell count, HIV viral load, opportunistic infections, and quality of life in HIV-infected patients in Rwanda.Methods and DesignA 24-month, multi-centre, patient and provider-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial involving 300 pre-antiretroviral …
Authors
Kamwesiga J; Mutabazi V; Kayumba J; Tayari J-CK; Smyth R; Fay H; Umurerwa A; Baziruwiha M; Ntizimira C; Murebwayire A
Journal
Trials, Vol. 12, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2011
DOI
10.1186/1745-6215-12-192
ISSN
1468-6708