Cancer
Conditions
Interventions
Vitamin D3 Capsules
Standard Adjuvant Radiotherapy
Sponsors
Medical Research Institute Alexandria University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria were histologically proven malignancy, confirmed by an imaging study (X-ray, computed tomography scan).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who had previous radiotherapy were excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D3 supplementation was associated with restoration of vitamin D3 status and favorable biological effects. Patients receiving Vitamin D3 demonstrated hematological stabilization, particularly improved hemoglobin levels, maintenance of magnesium homeostasis, preservation of lymphocyte counts, and regulation of CD8? T-cell activity. In addition, Vitamin D3 supplementation was associated with suppression of VEGF levels, suggesting a potential inhibitory effect on tumor angiogenesis and modulation of the tumor microenvironment. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D3 supplementation was associated with restoration of vitamin D3 normal levels | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public ContactLamise Altalahmeh
Ph.D student at Radiation Sciences Department Medical Research institute
Outcome results
None listed