CompletedPhase 4ACTRN12607000364471

Studies of Vitamin D supplements on Calcium Metabolism in Sarcoidosis

A one year randomised, double-blind placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the effects of vitamin D supplementation on serum calcium, urine calcium, bone turnover and bone density in subjects with sarcoidosis and vitamin D insufficiency.


Sponsor

Dr Mark Bolland

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Oct 4, 2007

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Summary

This is a one year study designed to test whether vitamin D supplementation is safe and efficacious for patients with sarcoidosis and low vitamin D levels


Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 Yearss

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This study investigates Studies of Vitamin D supplements on Calcium Metabolism in Sarcoidosis. It is looking for both men and women, aged 18 and older who have diagnosis of sarcoidosis. If you are interested, you may need to attend study visits and follow the research team's instructions.

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Interventions

Weekly oral calciferol 50,000 International Units (IU) for four weeks, then monthly oral calciferol 50,000 International Units (IU) for 11 months.

Weekly oral calciferol 50,000 International Units (IU) for four weeks, then monthly oral calciferol 50,000 International Units (IU) for 11 months.


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New Zealand

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