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Clinical Trial
. 1974 Jan;37(1):102-4.
doi: 10.1136/jnnp.37.1.102.

Controlled trial of combinations of hydroxocobalamin-cystine and riboflavine-cystine, in Nigerian ataxic neuropathy

B O Osuntokun, M J Langman, J Wilson, A O Adeuja, Aladetoyinbo
Clinical Trial

Controlled trial of combinations of hydroxocobalamin-cystine and riboflavine-cystine, in Nigerian ataxic neuropathy

B O Osuntokun et al. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 1974 Jan.

Abstract

Chronic cyanide intoxication of dietary origin and riboflavine deficiency are believed to be major aetiological factors in Nigerian tropical ataxic neuropathy. The results are presented of a double-blind controlled therapeutic trial of combinations of large doses of hydroxocobalamin and cystine as cyanide binding agents together with riboflavine or placebos in Nigerian patients suffering from the tropical ataxic neuropathy. No clinical benefit was demonstrable with any of the treatments.

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