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Effect of vitamin D supplements in schizophrenia

The effect of the vitamin D3 on the metabolic parametrs, serum levels of the glycogen synthase kinase-3, ß catenin, BDNF, S100B and ZAG in schizophrenic patients who have vitamin D3 deficiency

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20190313043039N1
Enrollment
46
Registered
2019-04-19
Start date
2019-04-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-04-23

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Conditions

SCHIZOPHRENIA. Schizophrenia

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Patients with schizophrenia who receive a dose of 2000 IU Vitamin D(Prepared by Dana Pharmaceuticals Inc.) per day(after lunch). Intervention 2: Control group:Schiz

Sponsors

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: People with schizophrenia admitted to Razi Hospital The age range of 18-65 years old in men and the age range of 18-50 years in women Diagnosis of schizophrenia based on the DSM-V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition) and Psychiatrist's Confirmation PANSS score above 70 Did not receive any dietary supplements ( oral or injectable) in the past year(such as vitamin D3 and calcium) Serum levels of the vitamin D3 below 20 ng / ml The desire to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy or breastfeeding comorbididty with other major psychological or neurological diseases such as bipolar disorder and multiple sclerosis Smoking and alcohol consumption History of compliance with certain diets Use of serum vitamin D suppressants (such as anticonvulsants and glucocorticoids)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Components of metabolic syndrome including waist circumference, fasting blood glucose, HDL, triglyceride and blood pressure. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 8 weeks later. Method of measurement: Accordingly, the bandwidth (waist circumference), kit and autoanalyser (sugar, HDL and triglyceride) and mercury pressure gauge (blood pressure).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Serum levels of glycogen synthase kinase 3, beta-catenin, BDNF, S100B and ZAG. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 8 weeks later. Method of measurement: ELISA.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactParinaz Kalejahi

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

parinaz.kalejahi@gmail.com+98 41 3334 0634

Outcome results

None listed

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