Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on the Physical Function of Older Adults Living Alone

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Completed

• Conditions: Not Applicable

• Registration Number: KCT0002490
• Lead Sponsor: Dongnam Health University

Brief Summary

Although cognitive function of both groups improved, this difference was not significant. Vitamin D level (p < .001), calcium level (p = .016), muscle mass (p = .002), and gait ability (p = .049) improved in the vitamin D supplementation group. In conclusion, vitamin D supplementation for 12 weeks improved the depression level, calcium level, muscle mass, and gait ability of elderly individuals living alone with vitamin D insufficiency.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 11 March 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 108

Inclusion Criteria

The subjects were selected from among the elderly living alone who were asked to participate in the study and the 25-hydroxyvitamin D level in the blood was measured to determine the level of vitamin D deficiency below 20 ng / ml. The subject should not have been diagnosed with a cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease that has not been diagnosed with parathyroid and renal disease that may affect vitamin D and is difficult to exercise program. The subject is a person who explained the consent to participate in the study in advance and agreed to voluntary participation.

Exclusion Criteria

The criteria for excluding research subjects are as follows.
First, people who take vitamin D supplements, calcium, or antipsychotic medications that can affect blood levels of vitamin D are excluded.
Second, people who receive hormone therapy that can affect blood levels of vitamin D are excluded.
Third, people who have been diagnosed with parathyroid disease or kidney disease that may affect blood levels of vitamin D are excluded.
Fourth, those who have been diagnosed with heart diseases and cerebrovascular diseases that are difficult to perform exercise programs are excluded.
Fifth, persons whose blood 25-hydroxyvitamin D is 20 ng / ml or more are excluded.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional Study
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Physical parameters(Serum vitamin D level, Serum calcium level , muscle mass ratio, Grip strength, Static balance, Walking ability, Flexibility)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Depression;Cognitive function