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Vitamin D Level Among Athletes in Uzbekistan

An observational study of Athletes and Respiratory Infection, run by Research Institute of Epidemiology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Uzbekistan.

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Trial summary

The purpose of the study is to determine vitamin D (VD) levels and upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) morbidity among elite athletes engaged in water sports in Uzbekistan. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 17 to 28 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Athletes, Respiratory Infection, Cytokines
What is being tested?
Serologic tests of blood samples
How many people
100 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
1 Jan 2017to 1 Apr 2026
How long will I take part?
1 Year
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 17 to 28 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult

Study population: Healthy individuals Swimmers to distance Synchronized swimmers

Who may be able to join

  • Healthy individuals
  • Swimmers to distance
  • Synchronized swimmers

Who cannot join

  • chronic infectious and noninfectious diseases
  • acute infectious and noninfectious diseases
  • history of using VD supplements within six months or drugs usage within three months.

About this study

Official title: Vitamin D Level Among Water Sports Elite Athletes in Uzbekistan

The purpose of the study is to determine vitamin D (VD) levels and upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) morbidity among elite athletes engaged in water sports in Uzbekistan. Serum levels of 25(OH) VD and TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-4 and IL-6 will be detected by ELISA technique among elite athletes and control population in spring and autumn.

Read the detailed description

Study center The prospective diagnostic study will be conducted on the basis of Uzbek State University of Physical Education and Sport and Research Institute of Epidemiology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Tashkent, Uzbekistan during the period from January 2017 till January 2019.

Both informed and written consents will be obtained from the athletes and healthy individuals.

Study participants Aproximately 40 elite athletes engaged in water sport and 60 healthy individuals will be included to the study.

All the participants will be residents of Uzbekistan.

Serological tests Five milliliters of peripheral venous blood will be taken (after 8-12 hours of fasting) from each participant and will be collected into Human Tube Serum Gel - C/A for ELISA. All blood samples will be collected in August and January.

Serum levels of 25(OH) VD and TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-4 and IL-6 will be detected by ELISA technique.

Enzyme immunoassay for the quantitative measurement of total 25-OH-Vitamin D (Vitamin D2 and D3) in human serum.

Solid phase enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) based on the competition principle. An unknown amount of antigen present in the sample and a fixed amount of enzyme labelled antigen compete for the binding sites of the antibodies coated onto the wells. After incubation the wells are washed to stop the competition reaction. After the substrate reaction the intensity of the developed colour is inversely proportional to the amount of the antigen in the sample. Results of samples can be determined directly using the standard curve.

A sandwich enzyme immunoassay for in vitro quantitative measurement of TNFa The microplate provided in this kit has been pre-coated with an antibody specific to TNFa. Standards or samples are then added to the appropriate microplate wells with a biotin-conjugated antibody specific to TNFa. Next, Avidin conjugated to Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) is added to each microplate well and incubated. After TMB substrate solution is added, only those wells that contain TNFa, biotin-conjugated antibody and enzyme-conjugated Avidin will exhibit a change in color. The enzyme-substrate reaction is terminated by the addition of sulphuric acid solution and the color change is measured spectrophotometrically at a wavelength of 450nm ± 10nm. The concentration of TNFa in the samples is then determined by comparing the O.D. of the samples to the standard curve.

IFN-γ, IL-4 and IL-6 will be detected and measured by the same enzyme immunoassay method presented above.

Data analysis will be performed with the program Origin 6.1 (OriginLab, Northampton, MA).

Being tested
Serologic tests of blood samples
Keywords
vitamin D, water sport, IL-4, IL-6, TNF-a, IFN-gamma, athletes, respiratory infection
Medical subject headings
Respiratory Tract Infections

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Serologic tests of blood samplesDiagnostic test

    Five milliliters of peripheral venous blood will be (after 8-12 hours of fasting) from each participant and will be collected into Human Tube Serum Gel - C/A for ELISA. All blood samples will be collected in August and January. Serum levels of 25(OH) VD and TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-4 and IL-6 will be detected by ELISA technique

Study groups in NCT03623763
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Healthy individualsIndividuals without any complaints and chronic diseases
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Serologic tests of blood samples
SwimmersElite athletes - swimmers to distance of national team of Uzbekistan
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Serologic tests of blood samples
Synchronized swimmersElite athletes - swimmers of national team of Uzbekistan
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Serologic tests of blood samples

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Vitamin D level in elite athletes

    In this study we expect to determine of serum level of vitamin D in elite athletes of Uzbekistan

    Measured: up to 36 months

  2. Correlation between cytokine status (TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-4 and IL-6 ) and vitamin D level among elite athletes

    In this study we expect to find association between cytokine status and vitamin D level in elite athletes.

    Measured: up to 36 months

  3. Incidence of upper respiratory infection among elite athletes with vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency/sufficiency

    In this study we expect to find a role of vitamin D in development of upper respiratory infection among elite athletes.

    Measured: up to 36 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted9 Aug 2018
  2. Study start1 Jan 2017
  3. Primary completion1 Jan 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Apr 2026 (estimated)

Why it stopped: Financial difficulities

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
100 participants (actual)
Target duration
1 Year
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03623763
Sponsor's protocol ID
#30072018
Status last verified
Mar 2023
First submitted
29 Jul 2018
Last updated
2 Mar 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

  • Umarov J, Kerimov F, Toychiev A, Davis N, Osipova S. Association of the 25(OH) vitamin D status with upper respiratory tract infections morbidity in water sports elite athletes. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2019 Dec;59(12):2058-2065. doi: 10.23736/S0022-4707.19.09834-7. Epub 2019 May 2.

    PubMed 31062952

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Athletes and Respiratory Infection, run by Research Institute of Epidemiology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Uzbekistan.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: paused, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Mar 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Vitamin D level in elite athletes (time frame: up to 36 months). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03623763, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Mar 2023.

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