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High-dose Vitamin D Supplements in Older Adults

This Phase II randomized clinical trial aims to test if supplementation with high dose oral vitamin D will successfully correct vitamin D insufficiency, compared to treatment with standard (RDA) dose vitamin D in a diverse community-based elderly cohort. The effect of high-dose vs. standard-dose vitamin D on altering cognitive trajectories will also be assessed and data will be expected to be used in designing a potential definitive Phase III trial in elderly groups at risk for dementia. A total of 180 elderly persons with longitudinal biomarkers, neuropsychological testing and brain MRI scans will be enrolled, with 152 (~50 with MCI, 50 with mild AD and 50 with no cognitive impairment) expected to complete the 3½-year study. One-half of each diagnostic group will be randomized to treatment with high-dose vitamin D3 (4,000 IU daily) or to standard dose Vitamin D (600 IU capsule daily + ~200 IU dietary = ~800 IU total/day). Longitudinal MRI analyses will provide an estimate of the treatment effect size on brain atrophy rate. Vitamin D receptor genotype polymorphisms and their impact on response to oral supplementation will also be examined. If vitamin D supplementation improves cognitive outcome, this could have a large impact on the public health, since low vitamin D status is a common, readably treatable condition which may provide a novel window to prevent dementia and AD. Furthermore, the higher prevalence of AD and dementia in African Americans and Latinos could be partially attributable to vitamin D insufficiency.

Start: March 2019
A Study to Investigate the Effect of Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Asthma Symptoms in Adults With Asthma (VITDAS)

Asthma is a disease characterised by chronic inflammation of the airways leading to symptoms including periods of shortness of breath, wheezing and a tight chest due to airway narrowing in affected patients. Current data show that one in 12 adults are currently receiving treatment for asthma in the United Kingdom (UK), with the UK having some of the highest rates in Europe. In the winter, 30-40% of the UK population are vitamin D deficient with some asthma patients having significantly lower vitamin D levels compared to normal patients. Vitamin D has been shown to be involved in the development of immune-related disorders including asthma. Cross-sectional research has shown that reduced vitamin D levels are associated with reduced lung function, increased airway hyper-responsiveness and reduced response to glucocorticoids, suggesting vitamin D levels may also implicate asthma treatment. To date, there have been three randomised controlled trials (RCT) assessing the effect of vitamin D supplementation in adults with symptomatic asthma. These trials have not found a significant effect of vitamin D supplementation on asthma. However, these studies relied on high doses of vitamin D with long time periods between doses. There is a requirement for RCTs in adults with daily supplementation of lower doses of vitamin D as it has been suggested that daily supplementation is more effective for inducing non-classical actions of vitamin D. However, vitamin D has been found to significantly improve airway function as measured by forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) in adults supplemented with 100, 000 international units (IU) vitamin D intramuscularly plus 50, 000 IU oral vitamin D weekly. Therefore, the effect of daily dosing on lung function also requires investigation. Furthermore, these trials have focussed on clinical outcomes without investigating the cellular mechanisms affording protection.

Start: October 2019
Rapid Normalization of Vitamin D Deficiency in PICU

Vitamin D plays an important role in calcium balance, heart and lung health, inflammation, infection prevention, and muscle strength. Due to these roles, it has been suggested that critically ill patients with low vitamin D levels might have higher rates of death and worse long-term health. We believe that identifying critically ill children with vitamin D deficiency and then restoring vitamin D levels quickly could represent a safe, easy and inexpensive means of reducing patient illness, preventing death and improving quality of life. This clinical trial will determine whether rapid normalization of vitamin D deficiency improves survival and health-related quality of life following critical illness. The VITdALIZE-KIDS trial is a multicentre randomized clinical trial in Canadian Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs). Critically ill children who agree to participate (consent given by caregivers) will have their blood vitamin D level measured, and those who are vitamin D deficient will be randomized to receive a single dose of either high-dose vitamin D3 or placebo (no drug). Study participants assigned to the high-dose vitamin D arm will receive 10,000 IU/kg of enteral cholecalciferol (up to a maximum of 400,000 IU). We have tested this dose in a pilot trial, and no patient experienced serious adverse events related to vitamin D administration. Patients will be followed for 90 days to determine whether they survived and had a significant change in their health and quality of life. Vitamin D deficiency is a common problem not only among critically ill Canadian children, but in PICUs worldwide. In addition to being applicable in Canada, our study protocol was designed to be generalizable and meaningful to critically ill children worldwide.

Start: June 2019
30000 IU Per Week Vitamin D Treatment in PCOS Patients

This is a human, II/b phase, multicentre, randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled study to assess the safety and the efficacy of a weekly administered dose of 30,000 IU vitamin D (colecalciferol) in deficient patients diagnosed with PCOS. Investigational products: 30.000 IU vitamin D or placebo administered once a week for 12-weeks-long period, followed by a 12-week-long open label treatment 30.000 IU vitamin D in a follow-up period. Each participant should be checked for regular dietary Ca intake and to assure the optimal calcium level the supplementation is provided with a commercially available Citrocalcium 200 mg tablets. Setting: I. Baseline and screening period: Baseline period considered as when the exogenous Vitamin D intake should not exceed the level of 1000 IU intake per day or a total 5000 NE per week dosages applied (in forms of any Vitamin D3 medication or multivitamin products) at least for 30 days prior the assessment made. II. Double-blind treatment period: Once a week per os applied Vitamin D or placebo treatment for 12 weeks according to randomisation of trial subjects in a 1:1 assignment. By the end of this period an interim assessment will be performed based on the analysis of primary efficacy parameters, stratification to responder and non-responder groups. III. Open label and follow-up phase: An open-label 30000 IU of Vitamin D treatment on weekly basis. (Vitamin D3 Pharma Patent 30000 IU tablets) for additional 12 weeks and continue with the follow-up assessments. A compassionate use of patient diary for additional 26 weeks. Objectives: Primary objectives: to assess the efficacy as a recovery of ovarian function based on progesterone levels and menses diary in at least 20% of trial subjects, compared to placebo treated group Secondary Objectives: assess the efficacy and safety of orally administered vitamin D treatment by the changes in 25(OH) D levels in PCOS patients. Explore the changes in Ovarian-morphology based on the results of standard TVUS Imaging: detection of adverse drug reactions during treatment periods, by frequency and distribution compared to follow-up periods and placebo group. Anticipated participants: 168

Start: December 2016