Status:
COMPLETED
Cholecalciferol Supplementation, Muscle Strength
Lead Sponsor:
Indian Council of Medical Research
Conditions:
Vitamin D Deficiency
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-65 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
Hypovitaminosis D is common in Asian Indians despite plenty of sunshine and relates to their skin pigmentation and poor sunshine exposure. Serum 25(OH)D levels are \<20 ng /ml in up to 90% of them and...
Detailed Description
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that plays an important role in calcium metabolism and bone health. In recent years, biomarkers like PTH, calcium absorption have been used to define relevant biolog...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age \> 20 years
- Residence of Delhi
- Commitment for follow-up at 8 weeks, 6 months \& 1 year.
- Consent for 8 weeks of supplementation
Exclusion
- Subjects taking drugs, which can affect bone mineral metabolism such as glucocorticoids, antitubercular, antiepileptics, levothyroxine, bisphosphonates
- Chronic renal or liver disorder
- Chronic diarrhea
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00682214
Start Date
May 1 2008
End Date
June 1 2009
Last Update
June 15 2011
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