Immune and Metabolic Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation in Healthy Humans

NCT01248442 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE4 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2012-02-09

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Summary

In this placebo controlled study the investigators aim to investigate the effect of a 3 month vitamin D supplementation on parameters of the immune, endocrine and metabolic system in healthy women and men. Vitamin D. In a pilot study the investigators showed an increase of certain immune cells, which regulate immunotolerance, the investigators therefore try to confirm these results with a placebo group. Furthermore the investigators assess the effect of vitamin D on the glucose metabolism and hormone levels.

Conditions

  • Healthy Humans

Interventions

DRUG

Cholecalciferol

monthly dose of 140.000 IU of cholecalciferol orally, 3 times.

DRUG

Placebo

Matching Placebo

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Medical University of Graz

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Thomas R Pieber, Prof. · Medical University of Graz

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2009-11-30
Primary Completion
2010-06-30
Completion
2010-06-30

Countries

  • Austria

Study Locations

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