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CompletedPhase 4ACTRN12611000631909

Vitamin D Deficiency in Human Immunodeficiency Virus

The effect of Cholecalciferol and dietary advice on Vitamin D levels in participants with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

Sponsor

The Alfred Hospital Research Trust

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Jul 2, 2009

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Human Immundeficiency InfectionVitamin D Deficiency

Summary

The primary purpose of the study is to measure the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the HIV population at the Alfred Hospital, and then to evaluate the effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation in this population.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 Yearss

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This trial looks at vitamin D deficiency in adults living with HIV. Researchers are studying people over 18 who have both HIV and low vitamin D levels (below 50 nmol/l) to better understand and address this common nutritional gap in HIV patients.

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Interventions

Supplementation with 5000 IU Cholecalciferol orally, daily for 12 months, in addition to a single 30 minute interview with dietitian at baseline with provision of dietary advice regarding sources of v

Supplementation with 5000 IU Cholecalciferol orally, daily for 12 months, in addition to a single 30 minute interview with dietitian at baseline with provision of dietary advice regarding sources of vitamin D in diet plus advice regarding safe levels of sunlight exposure

Locations(1)

The Alfred - Prahran

VIC, Australia

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