Clinical trials: Vitamin Deficiencies
Renal Osteodystrophy
Cholecalciferol Versus Doxercalciferol in the Treatment of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Chronic Kidney Disease
The majority of patients with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) (stages 3 and 4) develop secondary hyperparathyroidism (2°HPT), but the optimal therapy to control hyperparathyroidism in this group is unknown.
- Trial name
- NCT00285467
- Testing
- doxercalciferol, Cholecalciferol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Hypertension, Vitamin D Deficiency
Blood Pressure in Blacks and Calcium (BBC) and Vitamin D Study
Adequate levels of vitamin D are essential for bone health at all ages but low levels of vitamin D may also negatively impact other aspects of health such as blood pressure.
- Trial name
- BBC (NCT03070483)
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loyola University
X-linked Hypophosphatemia
Examining the Effect of Burosumab on Muscle Function
Patients with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) often report symptoms of fatigue and weakness particularly after exertion, in addition to their skeletal complaints.
- Trial name
- NCT04146935
- Testing
- Burosumab Injection [Crysvita]
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Vitamin D Deficiency
Improving the Understanding of the Response to Vitamin D Supplementation
It is the investigators hypothesis that the current method of evaluating vitamin D status, measuring circulating 25-hydroxy vitamin D is not providing the full metabolic picture, and is therefore inadequate.
- Trial name
- NCT01465178
- Testing
- cholecalciferol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Kidney Transplantation, Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D Replacement After Kidney Transplant
Vitamin D deficiency accelerates vascular risk progression after kidney transplant.
- Trial name
- NCT00748618
- Testing
- Standard vitamin D3 treatment, High dose vitamin D3 treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Hypophosphatasia
Post-approval Clinical Study of Asfotase Alfa Treatment for Patients With Hypophosphatasia (HPP) in Japan
This is a multicenter study in Japan. Eleven sites which have already participated in the investigator-initiated clinical study (Early Access Program) will participate in this study.The objective of this study is to gain further…
- Trial name
- NCT02531867
- Testing
- Asfotase Alfa
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
X-linked Hypophosphatemia
Open Label Study of KRN23 on Osteomalacia in Adults With X-linked Hypophosphatemia (XLH)
The primary objective of this study is to establish the effect of KRN23 treatment on improvement in XLH-associated osteomalacia as determined by osteoid volume (osteoid volume/bone volume, OV/BV).
- Trial name
- NCT02537431
- Testing
- burosumab
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
Osteoporosis, Renal Osteodystrophy
The Effects of 12-months of Denosumab on Bone Density in Prevalent Kidney Transplant Recipients
This is a Phase 2 Multi-Center Clinical Trial (safety and effectiveness trial) in 60 patients (40 denosumab; 20 placebo) who have had a kidney transplant for 12-months or longer with more than 30% of kidney function.
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Renal Osteodystrophy, Kidney Transplant; Complications
- Trial name
- ProliaKTx (NCT03960554)
- Testing
- Denosumab Inj 60 mg/ml
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Nickolas, MD MS
Obesity, Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D Supplementation in Psychiatric Illnesses
Children and adolescents with psychiatric illnesses who are treated with medications called second generation antipsychotic agents (SGA) often gain excessive weight during their treatment with these medications.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Vitamin D Deficiency, Psychosis, Schizophrenia
- Trial name
- VDSS (NCT01004354)
- Testing
- Ergocalciferols
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Vitamin D Deficiency
Safety, Efficacy, and Feasibility of High-dose Cholecalciferol in Pediatric Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
Children with Cystic Fibrosis, ages greater than and equal to 36 months of age and less than or equal to 18 years of age, with a 25OHD level less than 30 ng/dL will be asked to participate in this study.
- Trial name
- NCT02613884
- Testing
- Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Hemodialysis Patients, Vitamin D Insufficiency
Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acid on Vitamin D Activation
Extra-renal sources of 1, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D can be increased to normal serum 1, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D levels in chronic kidney disease patients after administration of high dose 25-hydroxyvitamin D.
- Conditions
- Hemodialysis Patients, Vitamin D Insufficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT01596842
- Testing
- Omega-3 fatty acid ethylester 90, Olive oil, cholecalciferol
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Dong-A University
Chronic Kidney Disease, Vitamin D Deficiency
Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) Therapy in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Subjects
This is a 12 week pilot and feasibility study with an enrollment goal of 30 subjects. Half of the subjects will be randomized to vitamin D3 and the other half will receive a placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT00427037
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Atlanta VA Medical Center
Hypophosphatemia, Familial, Hyperparathyroidism
Effectiveness of Paricalcitol in Reducing Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Levels in X-linked Hypophosphatemic Rickets
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of paricalcitol, a form of synthetic vitamin D, in lowering parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels and reducing disease symptoms in children and adults with X-linked…
- Trial name
- NCT00417612
- Testing
- Paricalcitol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Vitamin D Deficiency
The Effects of Vitamin D on Angiogenic Factors in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 5 to 10% of women of reproductive age. It is characterized by a cluster of hyperandrogenism, hyperinsulinemia, menstrual dysfunction, hirsutism and infertility.
- Trial name
- NCT02460380
- Testing
- Vitamin D3
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- Maimonides Medical Center
PCOS, Depression
Metformin, Vitamin D, and Depression in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Trial
Open-label randomized clinical trial assessing the efficacy of Metformin versus Vitamin D in improving symptoms of depressed mood in polycystic ovary syndrome.
- Conditions
- PCOS, Depression, Vitamin D Deficiency, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- MINDD (NCT03380091)
- Testing
- Metformin, Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Vitamin D3 Treatment in Pediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of 18 weeks of high-dose vitamin D3 supplementation compared with standard-dose vitamin D3 supplementation on immune function, glucose homeostasis, and bone…
- Trial name
- NCT01709474
- Testing
- Vitamin D3 6000 IU, Vitamin D3 400 IU
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Hyperhomocysteinemia, Obesity
Effect of Folic Acid Supplementation on Plasma Homocysteine Level in Obese Children
The purpose of the present study was to determine whether folic acid supplementation could reduce plasma homocysteine in obese children and to determine the association between dietary folate, serum folate and homocysteine level…
- Trial name
- NCT01766310
- Testing
- Folic Acid
- Where
- 2 sites in Thailand
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health
Vitamin D Deficiency
Evaluation of Vitamin D Requirements During Pregnancy
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy starting at the beginning of the second trimester.
- Trial name
- NCT00292591
- Testing
- cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), cholecalciferol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 501 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Hypocalcemia, Rickets
Studies With 1,25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol
Vitamin D in the diet undergoes changes in the liver and kidneys to several forms. Patients suffering from disorders with Vitamin D resistance are unable to absorb calcium from food.
- Trial name
- NCT00001151
- Testing
- 1,25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Vitamin D Deficiency, Insulin Resistance
Vitamin D, Insulin Resistance, and Cardiovascular Disease
In recent years, vitamin D has been shown not only to be important for bone and calcium metabolism but also for homeostasis of critical tissues involved in vascular disease in patients with diabetes.
- Conditions
- Vitamin D Deficiency, Insulin Resistance, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00736632
- Testing
- Vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine