Researchers at the University of Otago, Christchurch are undertaking observational and interventional studies to investigate the associations and effects of vitamin C on various aspects of human health and disease.
Our current interventional studies
Vitamin C and endometrial cancer study
A pilot study investigating uptake of vitamin C into endometrial tumours.
Status: Not yet recruiting
Funding: -
Contact: Professor Margreet Vissers
Vitamin C and sepsis randomised controlled trial
A pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) investigating the effects of intravenous vitamin C in critically ill patients with sepsis in Christchurch Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Status: Currently recruiting
Funding: Health Research Council Fellowship and Canterbury Medical Research Foundation
Contact: Associate Professor Anitra Carr
Vitamin C and colorectal cancer study
A feasibility study investigating uptake of intravenous vitamin C into colorectal tumours.
Status: Recruitment completed, sample and data analysis underway
Funding: Partial funding provided by a Health Research Council feasibility grant
Contact: Professor Margreet Vissers
Our current observational studies
Vitamin C status in patients with sepsis
An observational study assessing the vitamin C status of patients with sepsis in Christchurch Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Status: Recruitment completed, sample and data analysis underway
Funding: Health Research Council Fellowship and Canterbury Medical Research Foundation
Contact: Associate Professor Anitra Carr
Vitamin C status in patients with pneumonia
An observational study assessing the vitamin C status of patients with pneumonia in Christchurch Hospital. This is a pilot study for a future vitamin C intervention study.
Status: Currently recruiting
Funding: Health Research Council Fellowship and Canterbury Medical Research Foundation
Contact: Associate Professor Anitra Carr
Vitamin C status in bone marrow transplant patients
An observational study assessing the vitamin C status of patients with hematological cancers in Christchurch Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant Unit.
Status: Currently recruiting
Funding: -
Contact: Associate Professor Anitra Carr
Vitamin C status in skin
An observational study comparing the vitamin C status of plasma with that of skin. This is a pilot study for a future dietary intervention study.
Status: Currently recruiting
Funding: Zespri International Ltd
Contact: Professor Margreet Vissers
