Vitamin D Deficiency in Subjects With Chronic Hepatitis C Compared to Healthy Volunteers
| Status: | Withdrawn |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Gastrointestinal, Hepatitis |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Gastroenterology, Immunology / Infectious Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 20 - 60 |
| Updated: | 1/12/2019 |
| Start Date: | October 2009 |
| End Date: | January 2019 |
A Pilot Study on Vitamin D Deficiency in Subjects With Chronic Hepatitis C Compared to Healthy Volunteers
The objective of this study is to assess the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients
with chronic Hepatitis C compared to a matched control group of healthy individuals in the
Sioux Falls area. It is the hypothesis of this study that vitamin D deficiency is more common
in patients with chronic Hepatitis C compared to the healthy control group.
with chronic Hepatitis C compared to a matched control group of healthy individuals in the
Sioux Falls area. It is the hypothesis of this study that vitamin D deficiency is more common
in patients with chronic Hepatitis C compared to the healthy control group.
In this study, we will measure vitamin D levels in patients with chronic Hepatitis C and
healthy individuals. This study will be important to assess vitamin D inadequacy in patients
with chronic Hepatitis C and healthy individuals in this area.
healthy individuals. This study will be important to assess vitamin D inadequacy in patients
with chronic Hepatitis C and healthy individuals in this area.
Inclusion Criteria for Study Group:
- Men and women between the ages of 25 and 55
- Diagnosis of chronic hepatitis C
Exclusion Criteria for Study Group:
- Taking a vitamin D supplement (by itself or as part of a multivitamin), a calcium
supplement and/or biphosphonates
- Has acute hepatitis C infection
- Has chronic hepatitis B infection
- Had gastric bypass surgery
- Has chronic kidney disease
Inclusion Criteria for Control Group:
- Men and women between the ages of 20 and 60
- Has a body mass index (BMI) between 20 and 35
Exclusion Criteria for Study Group:
- Taking a vitamin D supplement (by itself or as part of a multivitamin), a calcium
supplement and/or biphosphonates
- Has any significant illness or medical problem that is not under control or being
controlled by medication
- History of hepatitis or abnormal liver chemistry tests
- History of intravenous drug use
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