Sunlight Exposure and Vitamin D Status of Children of South Asian Ethnicity Living in the UK
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the amount of sunlight exposure and vitamin D status of adolescent schoolchildren of South Asian ethnicity in each season throughout the year.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for all trials
Started Sep 2012
Typical duration for all trials
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
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
June 13, 2012
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
June 20, 2012
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
September 1, 2012
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
October 1, 2013
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
October 1, 2014
CompletedFebruary 5, 2015
February 1, 2015
1.1 years
June 13, 2012
February 4, 2015
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Change in serum concentration of 25-hydroxyvitamin D
Serum vitamin D will be assessed every 3 months over a period of 1 year
1 year
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Change in sunlight exposure received
1 year
Change in dietary intake of vitamin D
1 year
Study Arms (1)
Healthy schoolchildren
Eligibility Criteria
Schoolchildren of South Asian ethnicity in Greater Manchester
You may qualify if:
- Healthy schoolchildren aged 12-15 years
- Sun-reactive skin type V (naturally brown skin)
- South Asian ethnicity
- Male or female
You may not qualify if:
- History of photosensitivity disorder
- Non-ambulant
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester, M6 8HD, United Kingdom
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Lesley Rhodes, MD FRCP(UK)
University of Manchester
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Professor of Experimental Dermatology
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
June 13, 2012
First Posted
June 20, 2012
Study Start
September 1, 2012
Primary Completion
October 1, 2013
Study Completion
October 1, 2014
Last Updated
February 5, 2015
Record last verified: 2015-02