Neonatal SepsisPhase 4NCT07245277
Effect of Vitamin D as Adjuvant Therapy in Preterm Infants With Neonatal Sepsis
A Phase 4 study testing Vitamin D in people with Neonatal Sepsis and Preterm Infants, run by Universitas Padjadjaran at 2 sites in Indonesia.
Trial summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn the effect of vitamin D as an adjunctive therapy for preterm neonates with sepsis measured by the outcomes, which are sepsis score and C-reactive protein after 7 days. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 0 to 84 days
- Conditions the study is for
- Neonatal Sepsis, Preterm Infants
- What is being tested?
- Vitamin D
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 78 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesIndonesia
- Study dates
- 2 Aug 2025to 8 Dec 2025
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
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 0 to 84 days
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Inclusion criteria for the case group used in this study are neonates (aged 0-28 days or with a maximum postmenstrual age of 42 weeks) with a gestational age of 28-36 weeks who are treated in the Neonatal High Care Unit (NHCU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, and Bandung Kiwari Hospital, Bandung and who meet the following inclusion criteria:
- Patients diagnosed with neonatal sepsis based on positive blood or cerebrospinal fluid cultures, or who meet the criteria for suspected sepsis with a Rodwell hematologic scoring system result of ≥3.
- Parents or legal guardians are willing to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form.
Who cannot join
- Patients with major congenital malformations such as anencephaly, encephalocele, holoprosencephaly, hydrocephalus, meningomyelocele, spina bifida, omphalocele, gastroschisis, or congenital heart disease.
- If during the 7-day monitoring period, a patient who was initially able to feed develops a medical condition requiring fasting (NPO).
- If during the 7-day monitoring period, a patient who initially had a medical condition requiring fasting is later able to feed again.
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
Indonesia2 sites
Hasan Sadikin General Hospital
Bandung, West Java, 40161
Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Bandung Kiwari
Bandung, West Java, 40233
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Vitamin D Administration on Sepsis Score and C-Reactive Protein Levels in Preterm Infants With Neonatal Sepsis
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn the effect of vitamin D as an adjunctive therapy for preterm neonates with sepsis measured by the outcomes, which are sepsis score and C-reactive protein after 7 days. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Is there a difference in the results of the sepsis score (Modified Tollner Score and Sepsis Prediction Score) between groups of preterm neonates with sepsis who were given vitamin D as adjuvant therapy at doses of 400 IU/day, 800 IU/day, and those who were only given antibiotics?
Read more
Is there a difference in CRP levels between groups of preterm neonates with sepsis who were given vitamin D as adjuvant therapy at doses of 400 IU/day, 800 IU/day, and those who were only given antibiotics?
Participants will be divided into 3 groups:
Group 1 consisted of subjects who were given only antibiotics due to medical conditions requiring fasting.
Group 2 consisted of subjects who were able to receive enteral nutrition, were given antibiotics, and were supplemented with vitamin D3 at a dose of 400 IU once daily for 7 days.
Group 3 consisted of subjects who were able to receive enteral nutrition, were given antibiotics, and were supplemented with vitamin D3 at a dose of 800 IU once daily for 7 days.
Read the detailed description
The target population in this study is preterm neonates diagnosed with sepsis. This is a multicenter study. The accessible population in this study is patients who are treated in the Neonatal High Care Unit (NHCU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung and Bandung Kiwari Hospital, who meet the inclusion criteria and do not meet the exclusion criteria, and whose parents or guardians are willing to participate in the study by signing the informed consent form.
- Conditions
- Neonatal Sepsis, Preterm Infants
- Being tested
- Vitamin D
- Keywords
- adjuvant therapy, neonatal sepsis, preterm infants, vitamin D
- Medical subject headings
- Neonatal Sepsis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Vitamin DDrug
Also called L-VIT D3
Vitamin D 400 IU for 7 days
Vitamin DDrug
Also called L-VIT D3
Vitamin D 800 IU for 7 days
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Antibiotics only | No intervention | Group 1 consisted of subjects who were given only antibiotics due to medical conditions requiring fasting. |
| Vitamin D 400 IU | Active comparator | Group 2 consisted of subjects who were able to receive enteral nutrition, were given antibiotics, and were supplemented with vitamin D3 at a dose of 400 IU once daily for 7 days. Receives: Drug: Vitamin D |
| Vitamin D 800 IU | Active comparator | Group 3 consisted of subjects who were able to receive enteral nutrition, were given antibiotics, and were supplemented with vitamin D3 at a dose of 800 IU once daily for 7 days. Receives: Drug: Vitamin D |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change From Baseline in the Modified Töllner Sepsis Scoring System After 7 Days
Modified Töllner sepsis scoring system consists of clinical parameters including appearance, microcirculation, hypotonia, bradycardia/tachycardia, apnea of prematurity, respiratory distress, hepatomegaly, gastrointestinal symptoms, leucocyte count, Immature to Total Neutrophil (I/T) ratio, thrombocytopenia, C-reactive protein.
Minimum value: 0 Maximum value: 26 Higher scores mean a worse outcome for neonatal sepsis
Measured: Baseline (day-0) and at day-7
Change From Baseline in the Sepsis Prediction Score After 7 Days
Sepsis Prediction Score consists of clinical parameters including body temperature, decrease feeding volume/residuals, platelet counts, blood glucose changes, C-reactive protein, circulatory changes, increase of oxygen requirement, deterioration of respiratory function.
Minimum value: 0 Maximum value: 8 Higher scores mean a worse outcome for neonatal sepsis
Measured: Baseline (day-0) and at day-7
Change From Baseline in the C-Reactive Protein Levels After 7 Days
The blood sample was taken from the neonate to test for C-reactive protein (CRP) on day 0 and day 7.
Minimum value: 0 Higher scores mean a worse outcome for neonatal sepsis
Measured: Baseline (day-0) and at day-7
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Nov 2025
- Study start2 Aug 2025
- Primary completion1 Dec 2025
- Study completion8 Dec 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (5)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Neonatal SepsisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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 4
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 78 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Universitas Padjadjaran
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Michelle Angelica Wijaya, Universitas Padjadjaran
- Investigators
- Reni Ghrahani, MD, Ph.D, Study director, Child Health Department Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Universitas PadjadjaranFiva A Kadi, MD, Ph.D, Study director, Child Health Department Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Universitas Padjadjaran
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07245277
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- DP. 04.03/D.XIV.6.5/337/2025
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 22 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 5 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: All IPD that underlie results in a publication
Publications
Fort P, Salas AA, Nicola T, Craig CM, Carlo WA, Ambalavanan N. A Comparison of 3 Vitamin D Dosing Regimens in Extremely Preterm Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Pediatr. 2016 Jul;174:132-138.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2016.03.028. Epub 2016 Apr 11.
PubMed 27079965Kamsiah K, Hasibuan BS, Arto KS. The relationship between vitamin D levels and clinical outcomes of neonatal sepsis in Haji Adam Malik Hospital Medan, Indonesia. Open Access Maced J Med Sci. 2021;9(B):698-703.
Cetinkaya M, Cekmez F, Buyukkale G, Erener-Ercan T, Demir F, Tunc T, Aydin FN, Aydemir G. Lower vitamin D levels are associated with increased risk of early-onset neonatal sepsis in term infants. J Perinatol. 2015 Jan;35(1):39-45. doi: 10.1038/jp.2014.146. Epub 2014 Aug 7.
PubMed 25102323Hagag AA, El Frargy MS, Houdeeb HA. Therapeutic Value of Vitamin D as an Adjuvant Therapy in Neonates with Sepsis. Infect Disord Drug Targets. 2020;20(4):440-447. doi: 10.2174/1871526519666190626141859.
PubMed 31241441Wijaya MA, Kadi FA, Ghrahani R. Effect of vitamin D administration on sepsis score and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in preterm infants with neonatal sepsis: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Pediatr. 2026 May 11;26(1):621. doi: 10.1186/s12887-026-06844-0.
PubMed 42116025
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Vitamin D Administration on Sepsis Score and C-Reactive Protein Levels in Preterm Infants With Neonatal Sepsis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07245277
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DP. 04.03/D.XIV.6.5/337/2025
- Conditions
- Neonatal Sepsis, Preterm Infants
- Keywords
- adjuvant therapy, neonatal sepsis, preterm infants, vitamin D
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 78 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Universitas PadjadjaranUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 2 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 8 Dec 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 5 Feb 2026
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn the effect of vitamin D as an adjunctive therapy for preterm neonates with sepsis measured by the outcomes, which are sepsis score and C-reactive protein after 7 days. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Is there a difference in the results of the sepsis score (Modified Tollner Score and Sepsis Prediction Score) between groups of preterm neonates with sepsis who were given vitamin D as adjuvant therapy at doses of 400 IU/day, 800 IU/day, and those who were only given antibiotics?
Is there a difference in CRP levels between groups of preterm neonates with sepsis who were given vitamin D as adjuvant therapy at doses of 400 IU/day, 800 IU/day, and those who were only given antibiotics?
Participants will be divided into 3 groups:
Group 1 consisted of subjects who were given only antibiotics due to medical conditions requiring fasting.
Group 2 consisted of subjects who were able to receive enteral nutrition, were given antibiotics, and were supplemented with vitamin D3 at a dose of 400 IU once daily for 7 days.
Group 3 consisted of subjects who were able to receive enteral nutrition, were given antibiotics, and were supplemented with vitamin D3 at a dose of 800 IU once daily for 7 days.
Detailed description
The target population in this study is preterm neonates diagnosed with sepsis. This is a multicenter study. The accessible population in this study is patients who are treated in the Neonatal High Care Unit (NHCU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung and Bandung Kiwari Hospital, who meet the inclusion criteria and do not meet the exclusion criteria, and whose parents or guardians are willing to participate in the study by signing the informed consent form.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Antibiotics only | No intervention | –Group 1 consisted of subjects who were given only antibiotics due to medical conditions requiring fasting. |
| Vitamin D 400 IU | Active comparator | Drug: Vitamin DGroup 2 consisted of subjects who were able to receive enteral nutrition, were given antibiotics, and were supplemented with vitamin D3 at a dose of 400 IU once daily for 7 days. |
| Vitamin D 800 IU | Active comparator | Drug: Vitamin DGroup 3 consisted of subjects who were able to receive enteral nutrition, were given antibiotics, and were supplemented with vitamin D3 at a dose of 800 IU once daily for 7 days. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 0 to 84 days
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Inclusion criteria for the case group used in this study are neonates (aged 0-28 days or with a maximum postmenstrual age of 42 weeks) with a gestational age of 28-36 weeks who are treated in the Neonatal High Care Unit (NHCU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, and Bandung Kiwari Hospital, Bandung and who meet the following inclusion criteria:
- Patients diagnosed with neonatal sepsis based on positive blood or cerebrospinal fluid cultures, or who meet the criteria for suspected sepsis with a Rodwell hematologic scoring system result of ≥3.
- Parents or legal guardians are willing to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Patients with major congenital malformations such as anencephaly, encephalocele, holoprosencephaly, hydrocephalus, meningomyelocele, spina bifida, omphalocele, gastroschisis, or congenital heart disease.
- If during the 7-day monitoring period, a patient who was initially able to feed develops a medical condition requiring fasting (NPO).
- If during the 7-day monitoring period, a patient who initially had a medical condition requiring fasting is later able to feed again.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin DAlso: L-VIT D3Vitamin D 400 IU for 7 days | Drug | Vitamin D 400 IU |
| Vitamin DAlso: L-VIT D3Vitamin D 800 IU for 7 days | Drug | Vitamin D 800 IU |
Primary outcome
Change From Baseline in the Modified Töllner Sepsis Scoring System After 7 Days
Time frame: Baseline (day-0) and at day-7
Modified Töllner sepsis scoring system consists of clinical parameters including appearance, microcirculation, hypotonia, bradycardia/tachycardia, apnea of prematurity, respiratory distress, hepatomegaly, gastrointestinal symptoms, leucocyte count, Immature to Total Neutrophil (I/T) ratio, thrombocytopenia, C-reactive protein. Minimum value: 0 Maximum value: 26 Higher scores mean a worse outcome for neonatal sepsis
Change From Baseline in the Sepsis Prediction Score After 7 Days
Time frame: Baseline (day-0) and at day-7
Sepsis Prediction Score consists of clinical parameters including body temperature, decrease feeding volume/residuals, platelet counts, blood glucose changes, C-reactive protein, circulatory changes, increase of oxygen requirement, deterioration of respiratory function. Minimum value: 0 Maximum value: 8 Higher scores mean a worse outcome for neonatal sepsis
Change From Baseline in the C-Reactive Protein Levels After 7 Days
Time frame: Baseline (day-0) and at day-7
The blood sample was taken from the neonate to test for C-reactive protein (CRP) on day 0 and day 7. Minimum value: 0 Higher scores mean a worse outcome for neonatal sepsis
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Feb 2026.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Background: PubMed 27079965Fort P, Salas AA, Nicola T, Craig CM, Carlo WA, Ambalavanan N. A Comparison of 3 Vitamin D Dosing Regimens in Extremely Preterm Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Pediatr. 2016 Jul;174:132-138.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2016.03.028. Epub 2016 Apr 11.
- BackgroundKamsiah K, Hasibuan BS, Arto KS. The relationship between vitamin D levels and clinical outcomes of neonatal sepsis in Haji Adam Malik Hospital Medan, Indonesia. Open Access Maced J Med Sci. 2021;9(B):698-703.
- Background: PubMed 25102323Cetinkaya M, Cekmez F, Buyukkale G, Erener-Ercan T, Demir F, Tunc T, Aydin FN, Aydemir G. Lower vitamin D levels are associated with increased risk of early-onset neonatal sepsis in term infants. J Perinatol. 2015 Jan;35(1):39-45. doi: 10.1038/jp.2014.146. Epub 2014 Aug 7.
- Background: PubMed 31241441Hagag AA, El Frargy MS, Houdeeb HA. Therapeutic Value of Vitamin D as an Adjuvant Therapy in Neonates with Sepsis. Infect Disord Drug Targets. 2020;20(4):440-447. doi: 10.2174/1871526519666190626141859.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 42116025Wijaya MA, Kadi FA, Ghrahani R. Effect of vitamin D administration on sepsis score and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in preterm infants with neonatal sepsis: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Pediatr. 2026 May 11;26(1):621. doi: 10.1186/s12887-026-06844-0.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. All IPD that underlie results in a publication
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Reni Ghrahani, MD, Ph.D study director
Child Health Department Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Universitas Padjadjaran
Fiva A Kadi, MD, Ph.D study director
Child Health Department Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Universitas Padjadjaran
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 4 study testing Vitamin D in people with Neonatal Sepsis and Preterm Infants, run by Universitas Padjadjaran at 2 sites in Indonesia.
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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Feb 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in Indonesia. 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.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 5 Feb 2026). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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 From Baseline in the Modified Töllner Sepsis Scoring System After 7 Days (time frame: Baseline (day-0) and at day-7). 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 NCT07245277, which also lists 5 linked publications.
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 5 Feb 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.