Vitamin D for Chronic Sinusitis
A Randomized, Clinical Trial of a Novel Immunotherapy for Chronic Sinusitis: Vitamin D
1 other identifier
interventional
30
1 country
1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine if vitamin D improves the symptoms of chronic sinusitis.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Nov 2009
Typical duration for not_applicable
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
November 1, 2009
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
November 3, 2009
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
November 4, 2009
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
September 1, 2011
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
September 1, 2011
CompletedAugust 26, 2016
August 1, 2016
1.8 years
November 3, 2009
August 25, 2016
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
score on the Sinonasal Outcome Test-22 (SNOT-22)
study onset, mid-point and conclusion
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Quality of life as measured by SF-36
At entry and at completion of study
Study Arms (2)
Placebo
PLACEBO COMPARATORPlacebo pills to take for 12 weeks
Vitamin D
ACTIVE COMPARATORVitamin D supplement for 12 weeks
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- African American (4 grandparents with AA ancestry)
- Age\>18 years
- Diagnosis of chronic sinusitis
You may not qualify if:
- Women of childbearing potential not utilizing contraception
- Subjects with contraindications to vitamin D therapy
- History of nephrolithiasis, hypercalcemia, sarcoidosis, recent (3 month) hospitalization
- Use of immunosuppressants/medications that interfere with vitamin D metabolism (e.g., phenytoin and carbamazepine)
- Malignancy
- Kidney, gastrointestinal, or liver disorders
- Immunodeficiency
- Morbid obesity (BMI\>35 kg/m2)
- Changes to medications for 6 months prior to study entry
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
MeSH Terms
Interventions
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Jayant Pinto, MD
University of Chicago
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- QUADRUPLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
November 3, 2009
First Posted
November 4, 2009
Study Start
November 1, 2009
Primary Completion
September 1, 2011
Study Completion
September 1, 2011
Last Updated
August 26, 2016
Record last verified: 2016-08