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Effect of Weekly High-dose Vitamin D3 Supplementation on the Association Between Circulatory FGF-23 and A1c Levels

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Kidney Diseases
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Soft gelatin capsules each contains 50 000 IU VD3 (cholecalciferol) equivalents to 1.25 mg.
Registration Number
NCT04682626
Lead Sponsor
Applied Science Private University
Brief Summary

Among Jordanians, there is a high prevalence of T2DM. VDD has also spread rapidly in the past decade. Preliminary results of recent studies have shown that VD3 has a potential role in reducing FBG. Notably, the impact of VD3 supplementation on glycemic control in diabetics, as well as pre-diabetics, remains highly controversial. Some studies have shown that osteocalcin (OSC) is correlated with fat mass, sensitivity to and secretion of insulin, glucose metabolism, and glycemic variability. In mice, OSC injections improved insulin sensitivity and prevent obesity. A more recent study has found that T2DM was inversely correlated with osteocalcin levels . There is a strong correlation between OSC and fibroblastic factor -23 (FBF-23). Many recent studies have correlated FBF-23 as well as vitamin D levels with some of the pathological conditions such as chronic kidney failure, atherosclerosis, and diabetes. They stated possible interrelationships between insulin resistance, Hyperinsulinemia, and/or lower VD3 levels may lead to decreased serum FGF-23 concentrations in obese children and adolescents. Therefore, serum FGF-23 has been suggested to be a potential indicator of subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus.

Detailed Description

Among Jordanians, there is a high prevalence of T2DM. VDD has also spread rapidly in the past decade. Preliminary results of recent studies have shown that VD3 has a potential role in reducing FBG. Notably, the impact of VD3 supplementation on glycemic control in diabetics, as well as pre-diabetics, remains highly controversial. Some studies have shown that osteocalcin (OSC) is correlated with fat mass, sensitivity to and secretion of insulin, glucose metabolism, and glycemic variability. In mice, OSC injections improved insulin sensitivity and prevent obesity. A more recent study has found that T2DM was inversely correlated with osteocalcin levels . There is a strong correlation between OSC and fibroblastic factor -23 (FBF-23). Many recent studies have correlated FBF-23 as well as vitamin D levels with some of the pathological conditions such as chronic kidney failure, atherosclerosis, and diabetes. They stated possible interrelationships between insulin resistance, Hyperinsulinemia, and/or lower VD3 levels may lead to decreased serum FGF-23 concentrations in obese children and adolescents. Therefore, serum FGF-23 has been suggested to be a potential indicator of subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus. Based on these data, we expect that a high dose of vitamin D will significantly influence the association between A1c with FGF-23 levels in people with vitamin D deficiency.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
150
Inclusion Criteria
  • Inclusion criteria included males and females in the age range of 22-55 years with a medical diagnosis of vitamin D deficiency.
Exclusion Criteria
  • subjects with any chronic disease such as kidney failure, CVD, diabetes, blood disorders, or immune problems, including autoimmune diseases, chronic or severe infections will be excluded.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
VD3 groupSoft gelatin capsules each contains 50 000 IU VD3 (cholecalciferol) equivalents to 1.25 mg.Dietary Supplement: Soft gelatin capsules each contain 50 000 IU VD3 (cholecalciferol) equivalents to 1.25 mg once weekly for 8 weeks. .
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
FGF-2310 weeks

plasma levels

A1c10 weeks

plasma percentage

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
25OHD10 weeks

serum

Osteocalcin10 weeks

plasma levels

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mahmoud S Abu-Samak

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Amman, Jordan

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