NCT01131858

Brief Summary

Hypothesis: Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) prevent respiratory tract infections in patients with primary immunodeficiency.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
140

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2010

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2010

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 26, 2010

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 27, 2010

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2011

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

April 5, 2012

Status Verified

April 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

May 26, 2010

Last Update Submit

April 4, 2012

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Infectious score

    12 months

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Antimicrobial peptide expression in nasal fluid

    12 months

  • Serum levels of 25-OH Vitamin D3

    12 months

  • Consumption of antibiotics

    12 months

  • Number of positive bacterial cultures in nasal swabs

    12 months

Study Arms (2)

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Placebo

Drug: Placebo

Vitamin D

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Vigantol (cholecalciferol) 4000 IE/day

Drug: Vigantol

Interventions

Vigantol 4000IU/day

Vitamin D

Placebo

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age 18-75
  • Increased number of respiratory tract infections
  • At least 42 days of infections during 2008 or 2009
  • S-25 OH vitamin D3 \< 250 nM
  • Not planning a pregnancy during the coming year
  • Accepting the use of contraceptives during 1 year

You may not qualify if:

  • Continuous antibiotic treatment
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Kidney disease
  • Tuberculosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Kidney stone
  • Heart medication (glycosides)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Karolinska Univerisity Hospital

Stockholm, 18146, Sweden

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Bergman P, Norlin AC, Hansen S, Bjorkhem-Bergman L. Vitamin D supplementation improves well-being in patients with frequent respiratory tract infections: a post hoc analysis of a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. BMC Res Notes. 2015 Sep 29;8:498. doi: 10.1186/s13104-015-1504-2.

  • Bergman P, Norlin AC, Hansen S, Bjorkhem-Bergman L. Vitamin D supplementation to patients with frequent respiratory tract infections: a post hoc analysis of a randomized and placebo-controlled trial. BMC Res Notes. 2015 Aug 30;8:391. doi: 10.1186/s13104-015-1378-3.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Genetic Diseases, InbornCongenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and AbnormalitiesImmunologic Deficiency SyndromesImmune System Diseases

Study Officials

  • Jan Andersson, MD/PhD

    Karolinska University Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
MD, PhD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 26, 2010

First Posted

May 27, 2010

Study Start

March 1, 2010

Primary Completion

June 1, 2011

Study Completion

June 1, 2011

Last Updated

April 5, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-04

Locations