Health Condition 1: E559- Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Women who had natural menopause at the age of 45 years and above ( 2) Patient who has been diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Renal failure/liver failure/intestinal malabsorption/ seizure disorder/ antiepileptic drugs/ pancreatic disorder, on steroid therapy, cholestyramine and on hormonal replacement therapy 2) Any supplementation / preparation with cholecalciferol > 1000 IU/day or active vitamin D (calcitriol) 3) Any patient who has been receiving loading doses of cholecalciferol in the last 6 months 4) Not willing to give informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Increase in serum vitamin D levels of post menopausal womenTimepoint: The serum levels of vitamin D will be checked at baseline, after every two weeks of supplementation and after 12 weeks of supplementation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Increase in serum calcium, phosphorous, albumin, alkaline phosphatase and parathyroid hormoneTimepoint: The serum levels will be checked at the baseline and after 12 weeks of supplementation | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
SRI RAMACHANDRA INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, PORUR