Dysphagia, Fecal Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence
Conditions
Brief summary
People who do not have adequate amounts of vitamin D develop weakness of leg and arm muscles. This study will determine if vitamin D supplementation benefits muscle functions important for swallowing, bladder and bowel function.
Interventions
50,000 IU 3 times weekly for 4 weeks
Sponsors
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
70 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Patients who present for evaluation to the UW Geriatric clinic including Dr. Pryzbelski's subspecialty, or Osteoporosis clinics * Age 70 years or older * Cognitively intact, as determined by the attending physicians at above mentioned clinics
Exclusion criteria
* History of, on ongoing, renal failure * History of liver failure * Known malabsorption * Known disorders of parathyroid function, hyper/hypocalcemia, or other abnormalities of calcium or phosphate metabolism * Known history of vitamin D intoxication or granulomatous disease * active seizure disorder * Pain associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| change in lingual strength and perceived swallow function | 4 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| change in perceived bowel and bladder function | 4 weeks |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed