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Comparison of two vitamin D supplementation regimens in preterm infants with gestational age less than 32 weeks or very low birth weight preterm infants in Northern Thailand: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Improving Vitamin D Status in Preterm Newborns: A Randomized Trial of 800 vs. 400 IU/day

Status
Unknown
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20240322002
Enrollment
54
Registered
2024-03-22
Start date
2024-02-27
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Vitamin D deficiency Improper dose of vitamin D supplement Vitamin D Vitamin D dose Very low birth weight

Interventions

Vitamin D3 supplementation total 400 IU/day at age 2 weeks to age 6 weeks,Vitamin D3 supplementation total 800 IU/day at age 2 weeks to age 6 weeks
Active Comparator Drug,Active Comparator Drug
Vitamin D3 total 400 IU/day,Vitamin D3 total 800 IU/day

Sponsors

Faculty of medicine, Chiang Mai University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
1 Days to 14 Days

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Preterm infants with gestational age less than 32 weeks or very low birth weight born in Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital 2. Referred case before 48 hours of age 3. VLBW who can achieved oral milk feeding more than 120 ml/kg/day within 2 weeks

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Infant with chromosomal abnormalities or major GI disorders requiring surgery 2. Congenital multiple anomalies 3. Necrotizing enterocolitis more than stage II 4. Inborn errors of metabolism 5. Bile metabolism disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
vitamin D level 2 and 6 weeks Lab test for vitamin D level

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
N/A N/A N/A

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactNawinda Rueangamnat

Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University

nawinda.r@cmu.ac.th0843786198

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026