Correction of Vitamin D Inadequacy in Nursing Home Residents
Information source: University of Wisconsin, Madison
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on March 21, 2008
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Condition(s) targeted: Hypovitaminosis D
Intervention: vitamin D supplementation (Dietary Supplement)
Phase: N/A
Status: Completed
Sponsored by: University of Wisconsin, Madison Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Neil C Binkley, MD, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Madison
Summary
Vitamin D inadequacy continues to be neglected in nursing home residents. We hypothesized
that part of this neglect is due to absence of data documenting safe and effective ways to
replete this inadequacy.
Clinical Details
Official title: Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Skeletal and Overall Health of Nursing Home Residents
Study design: Prevention, Non-Randomized, Double-Blind, Active Control, Single Group Assignment
Detailed description:
Vitamin D inadequacy continues to be neglected in nursing home residents. We hypothesized
that part of this neglect is due to absence of data documenting safe and effective ways to
replete this inadequacy. Subjects with low vitamin D concentrations are dosed with 50. 000 IU
three times a week for 25 hydroxy vitamin D, parathyroid hormone and bone turnover status.
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Eligibility
Minimum age: 18 Years.
Maximum age: N/A.
Gender(s): Both.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Able to walk
- Reside in nursing home for the 12 weeks of study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Non-ambulatory residents
Locations and Contacts
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 53792, United States
Additional Information
Starting date: January 2005
Last updated: January 3, 2008
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