Effects of Vitamin D3 Versus 25OHD3 on Mineral Metabolism and Immune Function

April 26, 2021 updated by: John Adams, M.D., University of California, Los Angeles

The Effects of Vitamin D3 Versus 25OHD3 (HyD) on Serum Vitamin D Metabolites and Markers of Mineral Metabolism and Immune Function

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of two different forms of vitamin D supplements (vitamin D3 and 25-hyrdroxyvitamin D3 [25(OH)D3]) on vitamin D levels in the blood, and on markers of skeletal and immune health. This study is designed as a pilot study. A multi-ethnic cohort of 48 patients will be included (12 Caucasian, 12 African American, 12 Hispanic/Latino, 12 Asian/Asian American). Potential study candidates will undergo a screening visit during which a medical history will be taken, a physical exam performed, a dietary questionnaire administered, and blood collected. The purpose of the screening visit is to identify vitamin D-deficient (25-hydroxyvitamin D <20 ng/ml) individuals who are candidates for vitamin D supplementation. Eligible patients will then be randomly assigned to receive either vitamin D3 (2400 IU/day) or 25(OH)D3 (20 mcg/day) for 16 weeks. After initiating supplementation, study patients will return for follow-up visits at weeks 4, 8, and 16. At each visit, blood will be collected to assess vitamin D levels in the blood, as well as markers of skeletal and immune function. Participation in this study will therefore involve a total of 5 visits (1 screening visit, 1 randomization visit during which participants will receive their study supplements, 3 follow-up visits). After all data is collected, changes in vitamin D levels in the blood following supplementation with either vitamin D3 versus 25(OH)D3 will be determined, and correlated to markers of calcium balance and immune function. Knowledge gained from this study may have a significant impact on how vitamin D status is defined, and how vitamin D repletion is administered.

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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35

Phase

Phase

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  • Early Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • California
      • Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095
        • University of California, Los Angeles
      • Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095
        • UCLA Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC)

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age > 18
  • 25D < 20 mg/ml

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Age < 18
  • 25D > 20 ng/ml at time of screening
  • Clear signs of infection at time of screening (coughing, sneezing, wheezing, frequency, dysuria)
  • History of conditions that would influence intestinal absorption of vitamin D3 or 25OHD3 supplements
  • History of nephrolithiasis, primary hyperparathyroidism, or other metabolic bone disease
  • History of chronic kidney disease (defined as CrCl < 30 ml/min)
  • History of rheumatologic or autoimmune conditions
  • History of sarcoidosis
  • History of active or latent tuberculosis
  • History of HIV
  • History of hyperthyroidism
  • History of chronic glucocorticoid use defined as the equivalent of 5 mg of prednisone per day for more than 2 months within the last 6 months
  • History of use of medications known to affect calcium/vitamin D metabolism, bone metabolism, and immune response
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hypercalcinuria

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Quadruple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: 25(OH)D3
20 micrograms/day by mouth for 16 weeks
Drug: 25(OH)D3
20 micrograms/day by mouth for 16 weeks
Other Names:
  • Calcifediol
  • HyD
Experimental: Vitamin D3
2,400 IU/day by mouth for 16 weeks
Drug: Vitamin D
2400 IU/day by mouth for 16 weeks
Other Names:
  • Cholecalciferol

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Change in total serum 25D
Time Frame: 16 weeks
16 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Change in serum free 25D
Time Frame: 16 weeks
16 weeks
Change in serum total 1,25D
Time Frame: 16 weeks
16 weeks
Change in total free 1,25D
Time Frame: 16 weeks
16 weeks
Change in serum calcium
Time Frame: 16 weeks
16 weeks
Change in urinary calcium
Time Frame: 16 weeks
16 weeks
Change in serum iPTH
Time Frame: 16 weeks
16 weeks
Change in serum bone turnover markers
Time Frame: 16 weeks
16 weeks
Change in markers of immune function
Time Frame: 16 weeks
16 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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University of California, Los Angeles

Collaborators

Collaborators

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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: John S Adams, MD, University of California, Los Angeles Department of Orhtopaedic Surgery

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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June 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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December 1, 2019

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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December 7, 2019

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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March 12, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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March 17, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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March 19, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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April 28, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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April 26, 2021

Last Verified

Last Verified

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April 1, 2021

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • UL1TR000124-1954
  • UL1TR000124 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)
  • 1P50AR063020-01 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

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