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Efficacy of Different Regimens of Vitamin D Supplementation in Preterm Infants- A Randomized Double Blind Trial

Efficacy of Different Regimens of Vitamin D Supplementation in Preterm Infants- A Randomized Double Blind Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2012/02/002459
Enrollment
88
Registered
2012-02-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Preterm babies born at 28 to 34 weeks gestation when on 100 ml/kg/day of feeds

Interventions

Intervention1: cholecalciferol drops 800 IU/day: Vitamin D3 drops 800 IU/day till 3 months corrected age Control Intervention1: Cholecalciferol drops 400 IU/ day: Vitamin D3 Drops 400 IU/day till 3 mo

Sponsors

AIIMS
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Preterm infants born at 28 to 34 weeks gestational age will be enrolled once they are at 100 ml/kg/day of feeds.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Major congenital malformations 2. Babies not reaching at least 100 ml/kg feeds by 2 weeks 3. Babies on parenteral nutrition for more than 2 weeks 4. Maternal phenytoin intake during pregnancy and lactation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Serum 25 hydroxy vitamin D levels in ng/ ml at term ageTimepoint: Serum 25 hydroxy vitamin D levels in ng/ ml at term age—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Serum 25 hydroxy vitamin D levels, calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, PTH, Bone mineral content and bone mineral density at 3 months corrected age.Timepoint: at term age and 3 months corrected age—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactChandra kumar N

AIIMS

vinodkpaul@hotmail.com01126593209

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026