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Efficacy of Daily Vitamin D3 Supplementation in Normal Weight Adolescents

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Vitamin D Deficiency
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Vitamin D3
Registration Number
NCT01058720
Lead Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Brief Summary

The study is designed to evaluate the increment of serum 25 (OH) vitamin D levels in normal weight adolescents following a 12-week supplementation with Vitamin D3 2000 IU/day.

Detailed Description

Twenty normal weight adolescents between ages 12-18 that are age and gender would receive vitamin D3 supplementation at a dose of 2000 IU/day. Levels of 25(OH)vitamin D would be measured at baseline and after 12 weeks.Relationship between 25 OH vitamin D levels and other demographic variables will be assessed.The primary endpoint in this study is the 25 OH Vitamin D level at 12 weeks.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

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Exclusion Criteria
  • Subjects with 25 (OH)- D levels >80 ng/mL
  • Serum calcium >10.8 mg/dL
  • Serum phosphorus > 5.5 mg/dl
  • Pregnancy or nursing
  • Current cancer
  • Patients on multivitamin supplementation
  • Dietary calcium intake exceeding 1500 mg/day
  • Hepatic or renal disorders
  • Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Those receiving insulin, metformin, or oral hypoglycemic medications
  • Malabsorption disorders (Celiac disease, Cystic fibrosis, Inflammatory bowel disease)
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Vitamin D3Vitamin D3Patients would receive 2000 IU of vitamin D3 daily for 12 weeks
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Increment in 25(OH)vitamin D level12 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Serum Calcium12 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mayo Clinic

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Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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