Improving Functionality in Older People
Stopped early · Phase 2
Conditions studied: Vitamin D Deficiency
In brief
The study will examine if overall functionality of older adults with Vitamin D insufficiency can be improved by optimal Vitamin D replacement over a period of approximately one year. A variety of outcome metrics will be examined including mental and physical parameters
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03611049
- Run by
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
- People needed
- 14
- Starts
- 2018-08-01
- Expected to finish
- 2019-07-19
- Last updated by the study team
- 2019-07-23
Who can join
Age: 65 and older, up to 89. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Community dwelling subject (adults) aged between 65 and 89 years of age
- Subject should be ambulatory and living at home
- Subject should be capable of self-care
- Subject should be able to drive an automobile independently and without assistance
- Subject should agree to home visitation by CRI coordinators to assess pill counts or willing to come to TTUHSC for such a visit
- 25(OH) Vitamin D value < 30 ng/ml
You may not qualify if…
- Participant unable or unwilling to have follow up for the duration of the study
- Subject that cannot take a daily supplement
- Subject unable to have MRI imaging
- Subject on peritoneal or hemodialysis
- Subject unwilling to have multiple blood draws
- Subject with Sarcoidosis or diseases associated with hypercalcemia
- Subject currently taking supplements containing Vitamin D
- Subject with prior cerebrovascular disease or memory problems
- Subject with prior myocardial infarction or atrial fibrillation or on anticoagulants
- Subject on medications for memory or cognitive issues or mental ill-health
- Subject with life expectancy less than 2 years
- Subject receiving assistance for self-care
- Subject cannot pass motor screening test for valid assessment of cognition
- Subject on medications for Diabetes
- Subject on medication for hypertension
Where it is running
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center — Lubbock, Texas, United States
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