Diabetes Mellitus Type 2Phase 4DIMENSIONNCT01741181
Vitamin D Supplementation in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
A Phase 4 study testing Vitamin D supplementation in people with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and Vitamin D Deficiency, run by Tan Tock Seng Hospital at 1 site in Singapore.
Trial summary
Background and Objectives : The presence of vitamin D deficiency in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 21 to 80 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Vitamin D Deficiency
- What is being tested?
- Vitamin D supplementation
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 64 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSingapore
- Study dates
- Sep 2012to Nov 2014
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 21 to 80 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- HbA1c : 6.0-10.0%
- Male of female aged 21-80 years
- Stable Diabetes, blood pressure and hyperlipidemia medications (a 25% dose adjustment is allowed) in the last three months
- Baseline serum 25(0H)D concentration <30ng/ml for randomisation
Who cannot join
- Baseline serum 25(OH)D concentration >30ng/ml
- Baseline HbA1c>10.1%
- Baseline hypercalcemia (Ca>2.58 mmol/L)
- Known case of Primary Hyperparathyroidism
- Known to be on bisphosphonates
- Known to be on Vitamin D supplementation of 1000 units daily or more in the last one year.
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- Chronic renal failure with eGFR<30ml/min
- Known to have cirrhosis of the liver or transaminitis with ALT/AST >3X ULN
- Patients with h/o sarcoidosis, renal calculi or any malignancy
- Patients on current treatment for tuberculosis
- Pregnancy and Lactation
- Women of childbearing potential not taking effective contraceptive measures.
- Patients on long term glucocorticoids or anti-retroviral drugs
- Patients on orlistat or other over the counter preparations that claim to block fat absorption.
- A change in the type of medications for hypertension, diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia in the last three months
- Patients who have undergone any form of bariatric surgery
- Patients known to have any malabsorption disorders
- Patients known to have osteoporosis or of baseline BMD scan shows osteoporosis as T score <-2.5SD (for randomisation)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Vitamin D Supplementation in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and Low 25(OH)D Concentrations: Does it Help to Improve Endothelial Function-The DIMENSION TRIAL
Background and Objectives :
The presence of vitamin D deficiency in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). We aim to see whether supplementation of vitamin D in these patients helps to improve the endothelial function (EF) a surrogate marker of CVD risk.
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Hypothesis: Vitamin D supplementation in patients with T2DM and low serum 25(OH) D concentrations (<30ng/ml) will improve EF as measured by the Endo-PAT machine by 0.4 units (30% improvement over baseline) and/or will result in a increase of EPCs (CD133+/KDR+) and CD45dim CD34+/KDR.
The investigators will test this hypothesis by comparing 2 groups of T2DM patients randomized to placebo or vitamin D3 for 16 weeks.
Methods:
This is a 16 weeks trial in which 120 T2DM patients will be screened with the aim to recruit 60 T2DM patients with vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency. Out of these 60 patients , 30 patients will be started on vitamin D supplementation and 30 patients will be given a matched placebo. Endothelial function (EF) will be checked before and after supplementation to see a change in EF.
Significance of Project:
If this study shows a significant improvement of EF, it would justify larger scale studies to show that vitamin D supplementation in patients with T2DM mitigates CVD risk and vitamin D supplementation in patients with T2DM and vitamin D deficiency to improve CVD risk.
Read the detailed description
Overall Aims: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is increasingly more prevalent in Singapore and is a high cardiovascular diseases (CVD) risk factor (1,2). The presence of low serum 25(OH)D concentrations (<30ng/ml) has also been classified as an independent predictor of CVD(3,4) and has been seen to be more prevalent in T2DM (5-7). We aim to see whether replacement with vitamin D in these patients helps to mitigate CVD risk. Since endothelial dysfunction is one of the earliest manifestations of CVD and is a very robust surrogate marker, we aim to measure the endothelial function (EF) before and after vitamin D supplementation to evaluate for beneficial impact on this endpoint.
Specific Aims: Although, there are some small scale studies done with a single high dose replacement of vitamin D2/D3, no studies have been done using regular daily supplementation with vitamin D3 and with measurement of EF using the Endo-PAT machine or measurement of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs).We are doing this pilot study to see whether replacement with vitamin D results in an improvement of EF as measured using the Endo-PAT and estimation of EPCs and some biomarkers as independent established surrogate markers of CVD risk. The estimation of endothelial progenitor cells has been proposed as a surrogate marker of vascular dysfunction and is known to be reduced in patients with cardiovascular risk factors (8). The no. of circulating endothelial cells (CECs) and endothelial microparticles have been seen to be elevated in patients with cardiovascular risk factors and DM and has also been proposed as a effective surrogate marker. We aim to quantify the no. of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) staining positive for CD133+/KDR (kinase insert domain-containing receptor),CD34+/KDR and CD45dim CD34+/KDR , CECs (CD 146+/CD45- ) and EMPs derived from endothelial progenitors (CD45-/CD146+/CD34+/CD117+) and from mature endothelial cells (CD45-/CD146+/CD34+/CD117-).using flow cytometry.
Primary Hypothesis:
Vitamin D supplementation in patients with T2DM and low serum 25(OH) D concentrations (<30ng/ml) will improve EF as measured by the Endo-PAT machine by 0.4 units (30% improvement over baseline) and/or will result in a increase of EPCs (CD133+/KDR+) and CD45dim CD34+/KDR. The investigators will test this hypothesis by comparing 2 groups of T2DM patients randomized to placebo or vitamin D3 for 16 weeks.
Secondary Objectives:
To explore the prevalence of low serum 25(OH) D concentrations (<30ng/ml) in T2DM patients and evaluate the difference in the EF in the two groups. To see whether vitamin D supplementation helps to further improve other parameters such as biomarkers, blood pressure, BMI, urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR), lipid profile of T2DM patients.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Vitamin D Deficiency
- Being tested
- Vitamin D supplementation, Placebo Pill
- Keywords
- 25(OH)Vitamin D, Diabetes mellitus, Endothelial Function
- Medical subject headings
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Vitamin D Deficiency, Diabetes Mellitus
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Vitamin D supplementationDrug
Also called Vitamin D3-Cholecalciferol 1000units per tablet.
Vitamin D3 marketed by oneNine57
Placebo PillDrug
Also called Placebo
Placebo pill supplied by oneNine 57 imported to Singapore with approval and import licence from HSA.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D supplementation | Active comparator | Vitamin D3 tablets (cholecalciferol) Receives: Drug: Vitamin D supplementation |
| Placebo pill | Placebo comparator | Placebo pill Receives: Drug: Placebo Pill |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Endothelial function as assessed by the reactive hyperemia index and endothelial progenitor cells
Endothelial function will be tested by using the EndoPAT machine which measures the reactive hyperemia index and by estimating the no. of endothelial progenitor cells in the peripheral blood by flow cytometry.
Measured: 16 weeks
Secondary outcomes (2)
Markers of endothelial cell activation and thrombogenesis
Biomarkers measured include hsCRP, e-selectin,von-willebrand factor(vWF)
Measured: 16 weeks
No. of circulating endothelial cells and endothelial microparticles
The no. of circulating endothelial cells and endothelial microparticles will be estimated before and after intervention.
Measured: 16-20 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Dec 2012 (estimated)
- Study startSep 2012
- Primary completionNov 2014
- Study completionNov 2014
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Diabetes Mellitus Type 2Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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 4
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, National Healthcare Group, Singapore
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Rinkoo Dalan, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
- Investigators
- Rinkoo Dalan, MBBS, FRCP, Principal investigator, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01741181
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- DIMENSION-03
- Acronym
- DIMENSION
- Status last verified
- Nov 2014
- First submitted
- 30 Nov 2012
- Last updated
- 18 Nov 2014
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Nov 2014. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Vitamin D Supplementation in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and Low 25(OH)D Concentrations: Does it Help to Improve Endothelial Function-The DIMENSION TRIAL
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01741181
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DIMENSION / DIMENSION-03
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Vitamin D Deficiency
- Keywords
- 25(OH)Vitamin D, Diabetes mellitus, Endothelial Function
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Tan Tock Seng HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, National Healthcare Group, Singapore
- Study start
- Sep 2012
- Primary completion
- Nov 2014 (actual)
- Study completion
- Nov 2014 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 Dec 2012 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Background and Objectives :
The presence of vitamin D deficiency in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). We aim to see whether supplementation of vitamin D in these patients helps to improve the endothelial function (EF) a surrogate marker of CVD risk.
Hypothesis: Vitamin D supplementation in patients with T2DM and low serum 25(OH) D concentrations (<30ng/ml) will improve EF as measured by the Endo-PAT machine by 0.4 units (30% improvement over baseline) and/or will result in a increase of EPCs (CD133+/KDR+) and CD45dim CD34+/KDR.
The investigators will test this hypothesis by comparing 2 groups of T2DM patients randomized to placebo or vitamin D3 for 16 weeks.
Methods:
This is a 16 weeks trial in which 120 T2DM patients will be screened with the aim to recruit 60 T2DM patients with vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency. Out of these 60 patients , 30 patients will be started on vitamin D supplementation and 30 patients will be given a matched placebo. Endothelial function (EF) will be checked before and after supplementation to see a change in EF.
Significance of Project:
If this study shows a significant improvement of EF, it would justify larger scale studies to show that vitamin D supplementation in patients with T2DM mitigates CVD risk and vitamin D supplementation in patients with T2DM and vitamin D deficiency to improve CVD risk.
Detailed description
Overall Aims: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is increasingly more prevalent in Singapore and is a high cardiovascular diseases (CVD) risk factor (1,2). The presence of low serum 25(OH)D concentrations (<30ng/ml) has also been classified as an independent predictor of CVD(3,4) and has been seen to be more prevalent in T2DM (5-7). We aim to see whether replacement with vitamin D in these patients helps to mitigate CVD risk. Since endothelial dysfunction is one of the earliest manifestations of CVD and is a very robust surrogate marker, we aim to measure the endothelial function (EF) before and after vitamin D supplementation to evaluate for beneficial impact on this endpoint.
Specific Aims: Although, there are some small scale studies done with a single high dose replacement of vitamin D2/D3, no studies have been done using regular daily supplementation with vitamin D3 and with measurement of EF using the Endo-PAT machine or measurement of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs).We are doing this pilot study to see whether replacement with vitamin D results in an improvement of EF as measured using the Endo-PAT and estimation of EPCs and some biomarkers as independent established surrogate markers of CVD risk. The estimation of endothelial progenitor cells has been proposed as a surrogate marker of vascular dysfunction and is known to be reduced in patients with cardiovascular risk factors (8). The no. of circulating endothelial cells (CECs) and endothelial microparticles have been seen to be elevated in patients with cardiovascular risk factors and DM and has also been proposed as a effective surrogate marker. We aim to quantify the no. of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) staining positive for CD133+/KDR (kinase insert domain-containing receptor),CD34+/KDR and CD45dim CD34+/KDR , CECs (CD 146+/CD45- ) and EMPs derived from endothelial progenitors (CD45-/CD146+/CD34+/CD117+) and from mature endothelial cells (CD45-/CD146+/CD34+/CD117-).using flow cytometry.
Primary Hypothesis:
Vitamin D supplementation in patients with T2DM and low serum 25(OH) D concentrations (<30ng/ml) will improve EF as measured by the Endo-PAT machine by 0.4 units (30% improvement over baseline) and/or will result in a increase of EPCs (CD133+/KDR+) and CD45dim CD34+/KDR. The investigators will test this hypothesis by comparing 2 groups of T2DM patients randomized to placebo or vitamin D3 for 16 weeks.
Secondary Objectives:
To explore the prevalence of low serum 25(OH) D concentrations (<30ng/ml) in T2DM patients and evaluate the difference in the EF in the two groups. To see whether vitamin D supplementation helps to further improve other parameters such as biomarkers, blood pressure, BMI, urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR), lipid profile of T2DM patients.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind (participant, care provider, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D supplementation | Active comparator | Drug: Vitamin D supplementationVitamin D3 tablets (cholecalciferol) |
| Placebo pill | Placebo comparator | Drug: Placebo PillPlacebo pill |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 21 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- HbA1c : 6.0-10.0%
- Male of female aged 21-80 years
- Stable Diabetes, blood pressure and hyperlipidemia medications (a 25% dose adjustment is allowed) in the last three months
- Baseline serum 25(0H)D concentration <30ng/ml for randomisation
Key exclusion criteria (18 listed)
- Baseline serum 25(OH)D concentration >30ng/ml
- Baseline HbA1c>10.1%
- Baseline hypercalcemia (Ca>2.58 mmol/L)
- Known case of Primary Hyperparathyroidism
- Known to be on bisphosphonates
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D supplementationAlso: Vitamin D3-Cholecalciferol 1000units per tablet.Vitamin D3 marketed by oneNine57 | Drug | Vitamin D supplementation |
| Placebo PillAlso: PlaceboPlacebo pill supplied by oneNine 57 imported to Singapore with approval and import licence from HSA. | Drug | Placebo pill |
Primary outcome
Endothelial function as assessed by the reactive hyperemia index and endothelial progenitor cells
Time frame: 16 weeks
Endothelial function will be tested by using the EndoPAT machine which measures the reactive hyperemia index and by estimating the no. of endothelial progenitor cells in the peripheral blood by flow cytometry.
2 secondary outcomes
Markers of endothelial cell activation and thrombogenesis
Time frame: 16 weeks
No. of circulating endothelial cells and endothelial microparticles
Time frame: 16-20 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 18 Nov 2014.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Rinkoo Dalan, MBBS, FRCP principal investigator
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 4 study testing Vitamin D supplementation in people with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and Vitamin D Deficiency, run by Tan Tock Seng Hospital at 1 site in Singapore.
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 5 inclusion and 18 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 18 Nov 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Singapore. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
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 phase mean?
Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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?
Endothelial function as assessed by the reactive hyperemia index and endothelial progenitor cells (time frame: 16 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 18 Nov 2014.