NCT01575717

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of two different doses of vitamin D3 (2000 IU vs. 4000 IU) on serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) levels in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma on the liver transplant list. The study will help determine the dose of vitamin D3 that is required for patients with liver cancer to reach a normal level of 25OHD in the blood.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
50

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2012

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2012

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 9, 2012

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 11, 2012

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2013

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

October 24, 2012

Status Verified

October 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

April 9, 2012

Last Update Submit

October 22, 2012

Conditions

Keywords

Vitamin Dhepatocellular carcinomaliver neoplasmsliver transplantation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D

    Change in serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D at 3 months and 6 months compared to baseline

    at baseline, and at 3 and 6 months

Secondary Outcomes (6)

  • Change in serum levels of liver enzymes (ALT, AST and Alk phos)

    at baseline, and at 3 and 6 months

  • Change in serum creatinine

    at baseline, and at 3 and 6 months

  • Serum Calcium

    at 3 months

  • Serum Calcium

    at 6 months

  • Change in coagulation profile (PT/PTT and INR)

    at baseline, and at 3 and 6 months

  • +1 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (3)

Vitamin D 4000

EXPERIMENTAL

Subjects taking 4000 IU of vitamin D

Drug: Vitamin D3 4000 IU

Vitamin D 2000

EXPERIMENTAL

Subjects taking 2000IU of vitamin D

Drug: Vitamin D3 2000 IU

No Intervention

NO INTERVENTION

Interventions

Participants with serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels of less than or equal to 15ng/ml will take 4000 IU of vitamin D3 daily by mouth for 6 months

Also known as: Vitamin D 4000
Vitamin D 4000

Participants with serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels of greater than 15 ng/ml and less than or equal to 25ng/ml will take 2000 IU of vitamin D3 daily by mouth for 6 months

Also known as: Vitamin D 2000
Vitamin D 2000

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Adult patients (18 years and older)
  • Diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma
  • On the list awaiting liver transplantation
  • Able to give informed consent
  • Expected to receive care following liver transplantation at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine
  • Any race/ethnicity/socioeconomic status

You may not qualify if:

  • Pediatric patient (less than 18 years of age)
  • Unable to give informed consent
  • Untreated primary hyperparathyroidism (ICD9 codes 252.01XX and 252.00XX)
  • Untreated hypercalcemia (serum calcium level \> 11 mg/dl; ICD9 codes 275.42XX, 259.3XX, 252.00F)
  • Pregnancy (will be determined by asking the patient and reviewing the medical record)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

The Mount Sinai Hospital

New York, New York, 10029, United States

RECRUITING

Related Publications (6)

  • Malham M, Jorgensen SP, Ott P, Agnholt J, Vilstrup H, Borre M, Dahlerup JF. Vitamin D deficiency in cirrhosis relates to liver dysfunction rather than aetiology. World J Gastroenterol. 2011 Feb 21;17(7):922-5. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i7.922.

    PMID: 21412501BACKGROUND
  • Wibaux C, Legroux-Gerot I, Dharancy S, Boleslawski E, Declerck N, Canva V, Mathurin P, Pruvot FR, Cortet B. Assessing bone status in patients awaiting liver transplantation. Joint Bone Spine. 2011 Jul;78(4):387-91. doi: 10.1016/j.jbspin.2011.03.001. Epub 2011 May 11.

    PMID: 21565541BACKGROUND
  • Arteh J, Narra S, Nair S. Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in chronic liver disease. Dig Dis Sci. 2010 Sep;55(9):2624-8. doi: 10.1007/s10620-009-1069-9. Epub 2009 Dec 4.

    PMID: 19960254BACKGROUND
  • Ninkovic M, Love SA, Tom B, Alexander GJ, Compston JE. High prevalence of osteoporosis in patients with chronic liver disease prior to liver transplantation. Calcif Tissue Int. 2001 Dec;69(6):321-6. doi: 10.1007/s00223-001-2028-4.

    PMID: 11800228BACKGROUND
  • Loria I, Albanese C, Giusto M, Galtieri PA, Giannelli V, Lucidi C, Di Menna S, Pirazzi C, Corradini SG, Mennini G, Rossi M, Berloco P, Merli M. Bone disorders in patients with chronic liver disease awaiting liver transplantation. Transplant Proc. 2010 May;42(4):1191-3. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2010.03.096.

    PMID: 20534258BACKGROUND
  • Bitetto D, Fabris C, Falleti E, Fornasiere E, Fumolo E, Fontanini E, Cussigh A, Occhino G, Baccarani U, Pirisi M, Toniutto P. Vitamin D and the risk of acute allograft rejection following human liver transplantation. Liver Int. 2010 Mar;30(3):417-44. doi: 10.1111/j.1478-3231.2009.02154.x. Epub 2009 Oct 22.

    PMID: 19849776BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Vitamin D DeficiencyCarcinoma, HepatocellularLiver Neoplasms

Interventions

Cholecalciferol

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

AvitaminosisDeficiency DiseasesMalnutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesAdenocarcinomaCarcinomaNeoplasms, Glandular and EpithelialNeoplasms by Histologic TypeNeoplasmsDigestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteDigestive System DiseasesLiver Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

CholestenesCholestanesSteroidsFused-Ring CompoundsPolycyclic CompoundsSterolsVitamin DSecosteroidsMembrane LipidsLipids

Study Officials

  • Andrea D Branch, PhD

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Andrea D Branch, PhD

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 9, 2012

First Posted

April 11, 2012

Study Start

January 1, 2012

Primary Completion

January 1, 2013

Study Completion

January 1, 2013

Last Updated

October 24, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-10

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