Evaluation of Potential Vitamin D Effects on Muscle: a Pilot Study
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Fecal IncontinenceDysphagiaUrinary Incontinence
- Interventions
- Other: Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2)
- Registration Number
- NCT00593996
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Brief Summary
People who do not have adequate amounts of vitamin D develop weakness of leg and arm muscles. This study will determine if vitamin D supplementation benefits muscle functions important for swallowing, bladder and bowel function.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 50
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients who present for evaluation to the UW Geriatric clinic including Dr. Pryzbelski's subspecialty, or Osteoporosis clinics
- Age 70 years or older
- Cognitively intact, as determined by the attending physicians at above mentioned clinics
Exclusion Criteria
- History of, on ongoing, renal failure
- History of liver failure
- Known malabsorption
- Known disorders of parathyroid function, hyper/hypocalcemia, or other abnormalities of calcium or phosphate metabolism
- Known history of vitamin D intoxication or granulomatous disease
- active seizure disorder
- Pain associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description 1 Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) oral placebo 3 times weekly
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method change in lingual strength and perceived swallow function 4 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method change in perceived bowel and bladder function 4 weeks
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
UW Osteoporosis Clinical Research Program
🇺🇸Madison, Wisconsin, United States