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The Effect of Supplementation With Two Different Doses of Vitamin D on Bone Mineral Density, Vitamin D Levels and Hand Grip Strength in Children With Diabetes Mellitus Type 1

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus Type 1
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT01277913
Lead Sponsor
Medical University of Warsaw
Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to assess the effect of 12 month supplementation with two different doses of vitamin D ( 500 vs 1000) on bone mineral density, serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D levels and hand grip strength in preadolescents with diabetes mellitus type 1.

100 children in the of age 8 -11 with diabetes mellitus type 1 lasting for more than 3 months, without history of diabetic ketoacidosis during previous month, without other chronic disease which may affect calcium-phosphorus metabolism will be randomized in a double blind controlled trial to supplement them with either 500 IU or 1000 IU vitamin D. Every 3 months, in spring summer,autumn and winter serum level of calcium,25-hydroxyvitamin D level and HbA1c will be measured. At the entry and at the end of the study patients will have total body and lumbar spine bone mineral density assessment. Every six months hand grip strength will be measured. Additionally at the beginning and after 12 mo of supplementation and at the beginning serum levels of TNF-alfa, osteoprotegerin and IL-6 will be assessed.

Detailed Description

Evidence indicates that majority (75-90%) of children with diabetes have lower serum concentrations of vitamin D, which may negatively impacts bone health and can be associated with reduction of muscular strength. There is still unknown what is the optimal dose of vitamin D in these patients for adequate supply of vitamin D throughout the year to assure optimal peak bone mass and muscle strengthThe aim of the study is to assess the effect of 12 month supplementation with two different doses of vitamin D ( 500 vs 1000) on bone mineral density, serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D levels and hand grip strength in preadolescents with diabetes mellitus type 1.

100 children in the of age 8 -11 with diabetes mellitus type 1 lasting for more than 3 months, without history of diabetic ketoacidosis during previous month, without other chronic disease which may affect calcium-phosphorus metabolism will be randomized in a double blind controlled trial to supplement them with either 500 IU or 1000 IU vitamin D. Every 3 months, in spring summer,autumn and winter serum level of calcium,25-hydroxyvitamin D level and HbA1c will be measured. At the entry and at the end of the study patients will have total body and lumbar spine bone mineral density assessment. Every six months hand grip strength will be measured. Additionally at the beginning and after 12 mo of supplementation and at the beginning serum levels of TNF-alfa, osteoprotegerin and IL-6 will be assessed.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • 8-11 years
  • Diabetes type I lasting for more than 3 months
  • informed consent given
Exclusion Criteria
  • Adolescence (Tanner stage ≥ 2 for each of the variable)
  • Chronic diseases affecting calcium-phosphorus metabolism (hepatic disease, chronic kidney disease, primary phosphate deficiencies, end organ resistance to 1,25OH S genetically)
  • Hypervitaminosis D > 200 ng/ml (500 nmol/L)
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis during last month

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Vitamin D 500IUVitamin D3vitamin D 500 IU will be given for 12 months once daily
Vitamin D 1000 IUVitamin D3vitamin D will be given 1000 IU for 12 months
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of patients with normal bone mineral density (z-score>-1)at lumbar spine(L2-L4)and total body after 12mo of supplementation12 month

Bone mineral density will be assessed with DEXA (dual energy X ray absorptiometry)method at the beginning of the study and after 12 month of supplementation with vitamin D

Percentage of patients with adequate 25 hydroxyvitamin level ( >50 ng/ml)12 month

every 3 month in spring summer autumn and winter each patient will have blood testing for the serum level of 25hydroxyvitamin D.

Mean bone mineral density z-score (L2-L4, total body) after 12 mo of supplementation12 month

Bone mineral density will be assessed with DEXA (dual energy X ray absorptiometry)method at the beginning of the study and after 12 month of supplementation with vitamin D

Mean isometric hand grip force12 month

assessed at 6 and 12 mo of supplementation

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
% patients with HbA1C < 7,5 mg%12 mo
% patients with vitamin D hypervitaminosis (>200 ng/ml (500 nmol/L) and or hypercalcemia (>2.7 mmol/l) assessed at summer,spring, autumn, and winter12 mo

it will be assessed at summer,spring, autumn, and winter

Mean bone mineral density change after 12 mo of supplementation12 mo
Mean serum level of TNF-alfa, osteoprotegerin, IL-612 mo
Mean HBA1C level12 mo

HBA1c level will be assessed at summer,spring,autumn and winter.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Pediatrics

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Warsaw, Poland

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