Effect of vitamin D supplementation on healthy term newborns Vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D supplementation, newborn
Conditions
Interventions
Vitamin D syrup (400 IU/mL), 1 mL/day orally, OD, from recruit until 6 months of age,Dextrose syrup, 1 mL/day orally, OD, from recruit until 6 months of age
Experimental Drug,Placebo Comparator Other
Sponsors
Navamindradhiraj Research Fund
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
2 Days to 3 Days
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Born at term (gestational age 37-42 weeks), 2. Normal weight for age (2500-4000 g), 3. No perinatal asphyxia event (Apgar score at 5 mins >7), 4. Maternal aged between 18-35 years old with no known medical conditions
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Taking certain medications effect vitamin D level such as steroids, antiepileptic drugs, 2. Newborn diagnosed with intrauterine growth retardation, chromosome abnormalities, congenital anomalies, sepsis, 3. Admitted to neonatal intensive care unit
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D status At 6 months of age nanogram per mL / serum 25-(OH)D | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Side effect At 2 months, 4 months and 6 months of age Interview patient,side effect (vitamin D toxicity) At 6 months of age mg/dL / serum calcium and phosphorus | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactSupapan Tantracheewathorn
Navamindradhiraj University
Outcome results
None listed