Gastroenterology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A randomized controlled trial of antioxidant supplementation for pain relief in patients with chronic pancreatitis.
Oxidative stress has been implicated in the pathophysiology of chronic pancreatitis (CP). We evaluated the effects of antioxidant supplementation on pain relief, oxidative stress, and antioxidant status in patients with CP. ⋯ Antioxidant supplementation was effective in relieving pain and reducing levels of oxidative stress in patients with CP.