Correction of Vitamin D Inadequacy in Nursing Home Residents
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Gastrointestinal, Gastrointestinal |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Gastroenterology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | January 2005 |
Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Skeletal and Overall Health of Nursing Home Residents
Vitamin D inadequacy continues to be neglected in nursing home residents. We hypothesized
that part of this neglect is due to absence of data documenting safe and effective ways to
replete this inadequacy.
that part of this neglect is due to absence of data documenting safe and effective ways to
replete this inadequacy.
Vitamin D inadequacy continues to be neglected in nursing home residents. We hypothesized
that part of this neglect is due to absence of data documenting safe and effective ways to
replete this inadequacy. Subjects with low vitamin D concentrations are dosed with 50.000 IU
three times a week for 25 hydroxy vitamin D, parathyroid hormone and bone turnover status. .
that part of this neglect is due to absence of data documenting safe and effective ways to
replete this inadequacy. Subjects with low vitamin D concentrations are dosed with 50.000 IU
three times a week for 25 hydroxy vitamin D, parathyroid hormone and bone turnover status. .
Inclusion Criteria:
- Able to walk
- Reside in nursing home for the 12 weeks of study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Non-ambulatory residents
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