Clinical Study Title:
Radical scavengers for Meniere's disease after failure of conventional therapy: a pilot study.

Plain English Summary:

This study examined the effect of several radical scavengers, including ascorbic acid (also known as vitamin C) on a disorder known as Meniere's disease. A total of 25 participants were enrolled in this study. They were given daily oral supplements of a combination of glutathione, rebampide, and vitamin C. After 8 weeks of treatment, the symptoms of Meniere's disease were again examined. The majority of participants reported a significant improvement of the symptoms. This suggests that radical scavengers such as vitamin C can be an effective treatment of Meniere's disease.

Authors

Takumida M. Anniko M. Ohtani M.

Institution

Department of Otolaryngology, Hiroshima University School of Medicine, Hiroshima, Japan.

Country of Publication

Norway

Source

Acta Oto-Laryngologica. 123(6):697-703, 2003 Aug.