Vitamin D Deficiency in Subjects With Chronic Hepatitis C Compared to Healthy Volunteers
- Conditions
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Registration Number
- NCT01274013
- Lead Sponsor
- Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
- Brief Summary
The objective of this study is to assess the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients with chronic Hepatitis C compared to a matched control group of healthy individuals in the Sioux Falls area. It is the hypothesis of this study that vitamin D deficiency is more common in patients with chronic Hepatitis C compared to the healthy control group.
- Detailed Description
In this study, we will measure vitamin D levels in patients with chronic Hepatitis C and healthy individuals. This study will be important to assess vitamin D inadequacy in patients with chronic Hepatitis C and healthy individuals in this area.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- WITHDRAWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Not provided
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The Vitamin D levels of the 100 subjects will be statistically analyzed as the primary variable and correlated with the rest of the variables via ANOVA and meta-analysis Initial clinic visit This research study consists of a single clinic visit. After study subjects have completed the informed consent process and are determined to meet study eligibility, a blood sample will be collected. Values from these lab samples will be compared between study arms.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Avera Research Institute
🇺🇸Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States