NCT04885803

Brief Summary

Vitamin D is a commonly available essential prohormone humans need to regulate blood calcium and has recently emerged as potentially helpful in combating severe COVID-19. Despite its importance, some studies estimate as much as 40% of the US population is deficient in vitamin D. Most available vitamin D supplements have little absorption data and are nearly all softgels or capsules. This clinical trial is designed as a preliminary pharmacokinetics study to assess the absorbance of a nano liquid D3 supplement that can be taken as an oral spray once daily. Preliminary evidence suggests that this nano liquid D3 may be absorbed more readily than commercially available softgel dosage forms of D3. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial will compare nano liquid D3 to commonly available D3 oral softgels and a placebo control group over the course of a thirty-one (31) day study period.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
114

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2021

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 26, 2021

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 6, 2021

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 13, 2021

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 30, 2021

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 30, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

August 24, 2021

Status Verified

August 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

May 6, 2021

Last Update Submit

August 23, 2021

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in 25(OH)D Blood Serum Levels

    Change in 25(OH)D blood serum levels in the test group taking 5,000 IU of Nano Liquid D3 daily after supplementation compared to the placebo control during the same time frame

    31 days

Study Arms (3)

Nano Liquid D3

EXPERIMENTAL

Arm receiving Nano Liquid Vitamin D3

Dietary Supplement: Nano Liquid Vitamin D3Diagnostic Test: 25(OH)D Blood Serum Test

Softgel D3

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Group receiving Softgel Vitamin D3

Dietary Supplement: Softgel Vitamin D3Diagnostic Test: 25(OH)D Blood Serum Test

Placebo Control

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Liquid mixture, identical in process, taste, smell, and appearance to Nano Liquid D3, but containing no active ingredient (no Vitamin D3)

Diagnostic Test: 25(OH)D Blood Serum TestOther: Placebo Control

Interventions

Softgel Vitamin D3DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

5000IU vitamin D3 taken as single oral softgel once daily for 30 days

Also known as: Cholecalciferol
Softgel D3
Nano Liquid Vitamin D3DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

5000IU vitamin D3 taken as liquid oral spray once daily for 30 days

Also known as: Cholecalciferol
Nano Liquid D3

A sample of blood is drawn off and processed for 25(OH)D levels at baseline, after 15 days of supplementation, and after 30 days of supplementation

Also known as: Vitamin D Blood Test
Nano Liquid D3Placebo ControlSoftgel D3

Liquid oral spray once daily for 30 days. Solution identical in smell, taste, color, and production process to Nano Liquid D3, but containing no Vitamin D3.

Also known as: Nano Liquid Placebo
Placebo Control

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Adults, ages 18-70 years old
  • Either male or female
  • Taking less than 2,000 IU of vitamin D daily as a supplement during the 30 days before starting the study
  • Ability to swallow a pill of typical size or a liquid less than 1 mL daily for 30 days
  • Ability to speak, read, and understand English
  • Access to smart phone or smart device with internet access for study-related communications
  • Ability to do 3 at-home vitamin D finger prick blood tests on 3 separate days. The kits and supplies will be given to you.
  • Ability to drop off finished blood tests at a UPS store or UPS drop box, or schedule a UPS pickup at your home, on each of the same days as you do the blood tests

You may not qualify if:

  • Females who are pregnant
  • Taking, on average, more than 2,000 IU of vitamin D daily within 30 days before the study
  • Currently have COVID-19 infection
  • History of COVID-19 infection or positive COVID-19 test in last 60 days
  • People with a diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis
  • People with a diagnosis of Crohn's Disease
  • People diagnosed with Celiac Disease
  • People with known diagnosis or history of any kidney related disease Including, but not limited to: Chronic kidney disease; End stage renal disease; Polycystic kidney disease; Lupus nephritis; Kidney cancer, Alport syndrome; Amyloidosis; Goodpasture syndrome; and Wegener's granulomatosis
  • People with known diagnosis or history of any liver related disease Including, but not limited to: Hepatitis A; Hepatitis B; Hepatitis C; Fatty liver disease; Cirrhosis of the liver; Liver cancer; Hemochromatosis; Wilson disease

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Inspired Life Medical Office

Le Sueur, Minnesota, 56058, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Vitamin D Deficiency

Interventions

Cholecalciferol

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

AvitaminosisDeficiency DiseasesMalnutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

CholestenesCholestanesSteroidsFused-Ring CompoundsPolycyclic CompoundsSterolsVitamin DSecosteroidsMembrane LipidsLipids

Study Officials

  • Melanie Schroeder, PharmD

    Inspired Life Medical, Inc.

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Noah B Goodson, PhD

    The Scope Method, LLC

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR
Masking Details
Full blinding protocols employed to mask all participants, all those engaging with participants, and the PI for the duration of the study period.
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 6, 2021

First Posted

May 13, 2021

Study Start

March 26, 2021

Primary Completion

June 30, 2021

Study Completion

July 30, 2021

Last Updated

August 24, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-08

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