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The Impact of Vitamin D on Tuberculosis Among Koreans

Completed
Conditions
Tuberculosis
Registration Number
NCT01137370
Lead Sponsor
Seoul National University Hospital
Brief Summary

Vitamin D has been regarded to be beneficial to tuberculosis (TB) patients. The aim of this study is to elucidate the role of vitamin D deficiency in development and treatment outcomes among Korean TB patients. Furthermore, the impact of genotypes of vitamin D receptor gene on TB development will also be evaluated.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
203
Inclusion Criteria
  • older than 19 years
  • diagnosed and treated having a tuberculosis
Exclusion Criteria
  • positive HIV antibody

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Prevalence of Vitamin D DeficiencyAt enrollment
Median 25-OHD LevelAugust 2010 to March 2011
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Seoul National University Hospital

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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