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Vitamin D StatusPhase 2/3NCT00864539

Comparison of the Efficacy of Calcium-cholecalciferol Foodstuffs and Calcium-cholecalciferol Supplement

A Phase 2/3 study testing fortified milk, plain milk and fortified orange juice in people with Vitamin D Status and Healthy, run by National Nutrition and Food Technology Institute.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study is conducted in two phases. At the first phase, the prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency in primary school-children in Tehran is determined during the cold seasons of 2008. Then, the efficacy of calcium-vitamin D-fortified milk, -orange juice and supplement is compared in six selected primary schools. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 9 to 11 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Vitamin D Status, Healthy
What is being tested?
fortified milk, plain milk and fortified orange juice
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
585 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Nov 2007to Jun 2010
Phase
Phase 2/3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 9 to 11 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Age: 9-11 years
  • Being healthy (no apparent clinical disease)
  • Informed consent signed by child's parent(s)

Who cannot join

  • Subjects receiving vitamin D, calcium or omega-3 supplement
  • Unwillingness to continue the study
  • Subjects with type 1 diabetes, allergy, kidney disorders

About this study

Official title: The Prevalence of Vitamin D Insufficiency in Primary School Children and Comparison of the Effect of Calcium-Vitamin D-Fortified Milk, -Orange Juice and Calcium-Vitamin D Supplement

This study is conducted in two phases. At the first phase, the prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency in primary school-children in Tehran is determined during the cold seasons of 2008. Then, the efficacy of calcium-vitamin D-fortified milk, -orange juice and supplement is compared in six selected primary schools.

Read the detailed description

At the first step, serum 25-(OH)D, PTH(parathyroid hormone), osteocalcin, bone alkaline phosphatase, calcium, phosphorous, and magnesium is evaluated. Anthropometric and dietary intake data is also collected. In the second phase, we have 6 experimental groups: (1) plain milk; (2) calcium-vitamin D-fortified milk (containing 500 mg Ca and 100 IU vitamin D/200 mL package); (3) plain orange juice; (4) fortified orange juice containing equal amounts of calcium and vitamin D as fortified milk; (5) calcium-vitamin D supplement (500 mg calcium and 200 IU vitamin D); and (6) placebo. Each group consists of 40-60 children (9-11 years) from both sexes. All above-mentioned biochemical, anthropometric and dietary intake data is collected both in the beginning and in the end of interventional period.

Being tested
fortified milk, plain milk, fortified orange juice, plain orange juice, calcium-vitamin D supplement
Keywords
vitamin D fortification, milk, orange juice, supplement, efficacy

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • fortified milkDietary supplement

    Also called FM

    daily intake of milk fortified with 100 IU vitamin D and 500 mg calcium/200 ml package for 10 weeks

  • plain milkDietary supplement

    Also called PM

    daily intake of 200 ml plain milk

  • fortified orange juiceDietary supplement

    Also called FJ

    daily intake of orange juice fortified with 100 IU vitamin D and 500 mg calcium/250 ml package

  • plain orange juiceDietary supplement

    Also called PJ

    daily intake of 250 ml plain orange juice

  • calcium-vitamin D supplementDietary supplement

    Also called SP

    daily calcium-vitamin D supplement (500 mg calcium + 200 IU vitamin D)

  • PlaceboDietary supplement

    Also called PL

    daily placebo

Study groups in NCT00864539
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
fortified milkExperimentaldaily intake of milk fortified with 100 IU vitamin D and 500 mg calcium/200 mL
Receives: Dietary Supplement: fortified milk
plain milkActive comparatordaily intake of 200 mL plain milk
Receives: Dietary Supplement: plain milk
fortified orange juiceExperimentaldaily intake of orange juice fortified with 100 IU vitamin D and 500 mg calcium
Receives: Dietary Supplement: fortified orange juice
plane juiceActive comparatorsubjects receiving plain orange juice
Receives: Dietary Supplement: plain orange juice
vitamin D-Ca supplementExperimentalSubjects receiving daily supplement containing 500 mg + 200 IU vitamin D
Receives: Dietary Supplement: calcium-vitamin D supplement
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorSubjects receiving daily placebo containing 1g starch
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Serum Levels of 25hydroxy Vitamin D(25(OH)D)Compared to the Due Control Group

    Serum level of 25(OH)D was determined using competitive protein binding assay (CPBA) method.

    Measured: 10 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted18 Mar 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2007
  3. Primary completionFeb 2009
  4. Study completionJun 2010

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2/3
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
585 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00864539
Sponsor's protocol ID
P/25/47/2027
Status last verified
Nov 2011
First submitted
17 Mar 2009
Last updated
21 Nov 2011
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2/3 study testing fortified milk, plain milk and fortified orange juice in people with Vitamin D Status and Healthy, run by National Nutrition and Food Technology Institute.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Nov 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 28 Sep 2010). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Serum Levels of 25hydroxy Vitamin D(25(OH)D)Compared to the Due Control Group (time frame: 10 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Nov 2011.

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