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Comparison of supplementation with 2 different doses of vitamin D on bone strength in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Comparison of supplementation with 2000 IU vs 4000 IU of vitamin D on bone mineral density in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy- A double blind randomised controlled trial following a pilot study with 1000 IU vs 4000 IU Vitamin D.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/03/041030
Enrollment
48
Registered
2022-03-11
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-07-25

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M628- Other specified disorders of muscle

Interventions

Intervention1: Group A : 4000 IU given orally once a day for 3 months. Control Intervention1: Group B: Vit D oral 2000 IU/day for 3 months

Sponsors

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Pondicherry
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 4-15 year old male children diagnosed to have DMD.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Boys with joint contractures, severe kyphoscoliosis unable to maintain an upright posture.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Mean change from baseline to 3 months in bone mineral density (z score) of Lumbar spine and whole body scanTimepoint: Mean change from baseline to 3 months in bone mineral density (z score) of Lumbar spine and whole body scan

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Vitamin D levels, PTH levels, 6 minute walk distance, time to get up from floor, Vignos functional gradingTimepoint: 3 months for each

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactReena Gulati

JIPMER

g97rina@gmail.com09443437740

Outcome results

None listed

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