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The Efficacy of Different Vitamin D Supplementation Delivery Methods

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Vitamin D Deficiency
Registration Number
NCT03463642
Lead Sponsor
University of Wolverhampton
Brief Summary

To test the efficacy of different vitamin D delivery methods on serum 25(OH)D. Participants randomly assigned to one of seven groups - three placebo groups and 4 active supplement groups receiving 100,000IU vitamin D3

Detailed Description

Various delivery methods of vitamin D supplementation are available to consumers but there have been no studies providing evidence of whether one delivery method is superior to others. The researchers wanted to compare the delivery of 100,000IU vitamin D3 by three methods on serum 25(OH)D levels. Two methods of oral supplementation (pill \[prolonged release\] and liquid \[immediate release\]), and delivery through the skin (with and without a penetrator enhancer. Placebo groups were pill, oral liquid and skin applied oil

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
62
Inclusion Criteria
  • healthy, female
Exclusion Criteria
  • any participant that was taking vitamin supplementation, had a skin condition that would prevent them from applying oil to their skin or were taking, or had been taking in the past 6-months, oestrogen based contraception

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
serum 25(OH)D4 weeks

Changes in serum 25(OH)D levels

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Wolverhampton

🇬🇧

Walsall, West Midlands, United Kingdom

University of Wolverhampton
🇬🇧Walsall, West Midlands, United Kingdom

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