CompletedPhase 3ACTRN12611000402943

Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disease Event Rates, and the incidence of fractures

Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disease Event Rates in Older Adults, and the incidence of non-vertebral fractures.


Sponsor

University of Auckland

Enrollment

5,110 participants

Start Date

Jun 3, 2011

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Summary

The main aims of the study are to see if vitamin D supplementation reduces the incidence rates of cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and non-vertebral fractures.


Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 50 YearssMax Age: 84 Yearss

Inclusion Criteria4

  • age 50-84 years;
  • ability to give informed consent;
  • resident in Auckland at recruitment;
  • anticipated residence in New Zealand for the 4-year study period.

Exclusion Criteria5

  • current use of vitamin D supplements (>600 IU per day if aged 50-70 years; >800 IU per day if aged 71-84 years);
  • diagnosis of psychiatric disorders that would limit ability to comply with study protocol - ie. history of regular exacerbation of major psychosis (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) in last 2 years
  • history of hypercalcaemia, nephrolithiasis, sarcoidosis, parathyroid disease or gastric bypass surgery;
  • enrolled in another study which could affect participation in the vitamin D study;
  • serum calcium from baseline blood sample >2.50 mmol/L.

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Interventions

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 200,000 IU oral capsule at baseline, then 100,000 IU oral capsule monthly for 4 years

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 200,000 IU oral capsule at baseline, then 100,000 IU oral capsule monthly for 4 years


Locations(1)

Auckland, New Zealand

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