Deficiency, VitaminNCT03542591
Supplementation of Critical Nutrients in a Plant-based Diet
An observational study of Deficiency, Vitamin and Vegan's Anemia (Vitamin B12 Deficiency), run by Charite University, Berlin, Germany at 1 site in Germany.
Trial summary
500 participants of the vegan/vegetarian congress VegMed are to be included, which should answer once (cross-sectional study) a medicine socio-behaviorist questionnaire on the topic "supplementation of critical nutrients in a plant-based diet" at the VegMed congress on 21/04/2018. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 80 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Deficiency, Vitamin, Vegan's Anemia (Vitamin B12 Deficiency), Deficiencies Micronutrient
- What is being tested?
- Questionnaire on the topic "Supplementation of critical nutrients in a plant-based diet"
- How many people
- 500 participants
- Where
- 1 siteGermany
- Study dates
- 21 Apr 2018to 21 Apr 2018
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 18 to 80 years
- All sexes
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: * Participants of the VegMed congress (Berlin, April 2018) * Expertise of the respondent in the field of nutritional medicine
Who may be able to join
- Participants of the VegMed congress (Berlin, April 2018)
- Expertise of the respondent in the field of nutritional medicine
- Presence during the oral education to participate in the survey
Who cannot join
- N/A
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Germany1 site
Charité Hochschulambulanz für Naturheilkunde am Immanuel Krankenhaus
Berlin, 14109
About this study
Official title: Supplementation of Critical Nutrients in a Plant-based Diet as Assessed by Experts in Nutrition - a Cross-sectional Survey
500 participants of the vegan/vegetarian congress VegMed are to be included, which should answer once (cross-sectional study) a medicine socio-behaviorist questionnaire on the topic "supplementation of critical nutrients in a plant-based diet" at the VegMed congress on 21/04/2018. The aim of the study is to understand how experts in this field behave and whether actions taken follow official recommendations.
- Being tested
- Questionnaire on the topic "Supplementation of critical nutrients in a plant-based diet"
- Medical subject headings
- Avitaminosis, Vitamin B 12 Deficiency
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Questionnaire on the topic "Supplementation of critical nutrients in a plant-based diet"Other
No active intervention, only survey as mentioned above.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Participants of the VegMed congress (Berlin, April 2018) | Not described Receives: Other: Questionnaire on the topic "Supplementation of critical nutrients in a plant-based diet" |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Assessment of critical nutrients in vegan diet
Cross-sectional survey
Measured: 21st April 2018
Secondary outcomes (2)
Supplementation of critical nutrients in a vegan diet
Cross-sectional survey
Measured: 21st April 2018
Recommendations for patients by the experts
Cross-sectional survey
Measured: 21st April 2018
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 May 2018
- Study start21 Apr 2018
- Primary completion21 Apr 2018
- Study completion21 Apr 2018
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Deficiency, VitaminStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Charite University, Berlin, GermanyThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 500 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Andreas Michalsen, Charite University, Berlin, Germany
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03542591
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- VegMed2018
- Status last verified
- Dec 2018
- First submitted
- 20 Apr 2018
- Last updated
- 17 Dec 2018
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Dec 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Supplementation of Critical Nutrients in a Plant-based Diet as Assessed by Experts in Nutrition - a Cross-sectional Survey
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03542591
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- VegMed2018
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 500 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, GermanyUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 21 Apr 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 21 Apr 2018 (actual)
- Study completion
- 21 Apr 2018 (actual)
- First posted
- 31 May 2018 (actual)
- 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.
500 participants of the vegan/vegetarian congress VegMed are to be included, which should answer once (cross-sectional study) a medicine socio-behaviorist questionnaire on the topic "supplementation of critical nutrients in a plant-based diet" at the VegMed congress on 21/04/2018. The aim of the study is to understand how experts in this field behave and whether actions taken follow official recommendations.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Participants of the VegMed congress (Berlin, April 2018) | – | Other: Questionnaire on the topic "Supplementation of critical nutrients in a plant-based diet" |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- * Participants of the VegMed congress (Berlin, April 2018) * Expertise of the respondent in the field of nutritional medicine
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Participants of the VegMed congress (Berlin, April 2018)
- Expertise of the respondent in the field of nutritional medicine
- Presence during the oral education to participate in the survey
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- N/A
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Questionnaire on the topic "Supplementation of critical nutrients in a plant-based diet"No active intervention, only survey as mentioned above. | Other | Participants of the VegMed congress (Berlin, April 2018) |
Primary outcome
Assessment of critical nutrients in vegan diet
Time frame: 21st April 2018
Cross-sectional survey
2 secondary outcomes
Supplementation of critical nutrients in a vegan diet
Time frame: 21st April 2018
Recommendations for patients by the experts
Time frame: 21st April 2018
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 17 Dec 2018.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Deficiency, Vitamin and Vegan's Anemia (Vitamin B12 Deficiency), run by Charite University, Berlin, Germany at 1 site in Germany.
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 1 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 17 Dec 2018. 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 Germany. 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. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
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?
Assessment of critical nutrients in vegan diet (time frame: 21st April 2018). 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 17 Dec 2018.