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Vitamin D DeficiencyNCT05706259

A Comparative Dissolution and Absorption Study of an Orodispersible Powder, Chewable Tablet and Soft Gel Capsule Vitamin D3 Supplementation

A study testing Soft gelatin 200000 IU vitamin D3 capsule and Orodispersible (sachet) 200000 IU vitamin D3 in people with Vitamin D Deficiency, run by Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences at 1 site in Pakistan.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

This is an open-labelled, randomized controlled clinical trial aimed to compare the pharmacokinetics of an orodispersible vs a soft gelatin vitamin supplementation in vitamin D deficient healthy adults. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Vitamin D Deficiency
What is being tested?
Soft gelatin 200000 IU vitamin D3 capsule and Orodispersible (sachet) 200000 IU vitamin D3
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
40 participants
Where
1 sitePakistan
Study dates
11 Jan 2023to 30 Apr 2023
Phase
Interventional
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 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Healthy male and female adults aged 18 - 60 years
  • Vitamin D deficiency as shown by serum levels of 25 (OH) D3 levels of < 20 ng/mL
  • Able to provide informed written consent

Who cannot join

  • Clinically significant abnormal laboratory parameters (such as complete blood count, CRP, d-dimer, liver enzymes, creatinine) indicative of physical illness, especially hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria
  • History of hypersensitivity to vitamin D3 supplements
  • History of renal, hepatic, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, skin, haematological, endocrine, or neurological diseases
  • Prior use of medications in general containing calcium, magnesium, or vitamin D3, four weeks before the start of the study
  • Participation in the evaluation of any investigational product or blood donations in the last three months before this study
  • Any other significant disease or disorder that, in the opinion of the Physician, may either put the participant at risk because of participation in the study, or may influence the results of the study, or the participant's ability to participate in the study

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Pakistan1 site
  • Liaquat Medical University Hospital

    Jamshoro, Sindh, 76090

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About this study

Official title: A Comparative Vitamin D Bioavailability Study Following Supplementation of an Orodispersible, Chewable Tablet and Soft Gelatin Capsule Vitamin D3 Supplementation in Vitamin D Deficient Healthy Adults

This is an open-labelled, randomized controlled clinical trial aimed to compare the pharmacokinetics of an orodispersible vs a soft gelatin vitamin supplementation in vitamin D deficient healthy adults.

Read the detailed description

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin used by the body for normal bone development and maintenance by increasing the absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate. Vitamin D also plays a role in the nervous system, musculoskeletal system and immune system. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked with diverse health conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, breast, colorectal and prostate cancer, dementia, depression, erectile dysfunction, osteoporosis, and bone disorders. Vitamin D deficiency is a global healthcare challenge. To overcome vitamin D deficiency, a daily vitamin D supplementation of 200-1000 IU or a high dosage from 25000 to 200000 IU for 4-6 weeks, is normally recommended.

Vitamin D supplements are available over the counter in different delivery vehicles (formulations) to reach the circulatory system. In the present study the investigators aim to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of an orodispersible vitamin D supplement vs a conventional oral soft gelatin capsule, in vitamin D deficient healthy adults to assess how different vitamin D supplement formulations can efficiently overcome the vitamin D deficiency.

Being tested
Soft gelatin 200000 IU vitamin D3 capsule, Orodispersible (sachet) 200000 IU vitamin D3
Medical subject headings
Vitamin D Deficiency

What participants receive

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

  • Soft gelatin 200000 IU vitamin D3 capsuleDietary supplement

    Weekly single dose for 3-weeks

  • Orodispersible (sachet) 200000 IU vitamin D3Dietary supplement

    Weekly single dose for 3-weeks

Study groups in NCT05706259
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Soft gelatin vit D supplementActive comparatorIn this arm subjects will receive a weekly single dose 200000 IU soft gelatin capsule of vitamin D3 for 3-weeks
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Soft gelatin 200000 IU vitamin D3 capsule
Orodispersible vit D supplementExperimentalIn this arm subjects will receive a weekly single dose 200000 IU orodispersible (sachet) vitamin D3 for 3-weeks
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Orodispersible (sachet) 200000 IU vitamin D3

What is being measured

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

  1. Change in serum level of 25 (OH) D

    Effect on the vitamin D deficiency level

    Measured: 6 weeks

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Effect on liver enzymes profile

    Change in serum Alanine transaminase (ALT) level

    Measured: 6 weeks

  2. Effect on liver enzymes profile

    Change in serum Aspartate transaminase (AST) level

    Measured: 6 weeks

  3. Effect on liver enzymes profile

    Change in serum Aspartate transaminase (AST) level

    Measured: 12 weeks

  4. Effect on liver enzymes profile

    Change in serum Albumin level

    Measured: 6 weeks

  5. Effect on liver enzymes profile

    Change in serum Billirubin level

    Measured: 6 weeks

  6. Effect on liver enzymes profile

    Change in serum Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) level

    Measured: 6 weeks

  7. Effect on kidney function

    Change in serum creatinine level

    Measured: 6 weeks

Timeline

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

  1. First posted31 Jan 2023
  2. Study start11 Jan 2023
  3. Primary completion30 Apr 2023
  4. Study completion30 Apr 2023

Resources

More details

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

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
40 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05706259
Sponsor's protocol ID
No. LUMHS/REC/-152
Status last verified
May 2023
First submitted
11 Jan 2023
Last updated
31 May 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Bano A, Abrar S, Brilli E, Tarantino G, Bugti AA, Fabbrini M, Conti G, Turroni S, Bugti M, Afridi F, Mureed S, Zada H, Din Ujjan I, Ashraf S, Ghafoor A, Khan S, Khan A. A comparative absorption study of sucrosomial(R) orodispersible vitamin D3 supplementation vs. a reference chewable tablet and soft gel capsule vitamin D3 in improving circulatory 25(OH)D levels in healthy adults with vitamin D deficiency-Results from a prospective randomized clinical trial. Front Nutr. 2023 Aug 17;10:1221685. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1221685. eCollection 2023.

    PubMed 37662595

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Soft gelatin 200000 IU vitamin D3 capsule and Orodispersible (sachet) 200000 IU vitamin D3 in people with Vitamin D Deficiency, run by Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences at 1 site in Pakistan.

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 6 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 31 May 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

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?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

Change in serum level of 25 (OH) D (time frame: 6 weeks). 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 NCT05706259, 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 31 May 2023.

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