Hypovitaminosis D and an Inadequate PTH Response in Chronic Liver Disease Patients

May 28, 2013 updated by: Rajib Bhattacharya, MD
The purpose of this study is to determine how common low levels of magnesium are in patients with end stage liver disease. In addition, investigator is trying to determine if low levels of magnesium affect the release of parathyroid hormone in patients with end stage liver disease and low vitamin D levels

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Hypovitaminosis D is a common condition found in patients referred for orthotopic liver transplant. The classical physiologic response to vitamin D deficiency is the development of secondary hyperparathyroidism. However, several previous studies have found a high incidence of inappropriate functional hypoparathyroidism in patients with chronic liver disease and hypovitaminosis D. The mechanism underlying this functional hypoparathyroidism is not understood but previous investigators have postulated that it is related to intracellular magnesium (Mg) deficiency. Our short term goals of this pilot project are two fold: (a) We will estimate the prevalence of magnesium deficiency in chronic liver disease patients by performing standard Mg loading testing (b) We will examine the effects of acute intravenous Mg infusion on the calcium-PTH axis. The vitamin D-PTH endocrine system is one of the principal regulators of calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism. Metabolic bone disease is a quite pervasive problem in chronic liver disease patients. Insight into this important endocrine system will aid us in our long term goals of addressing metabolic bone disease issues in this patient population.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

14

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Kansas
      • Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66160
        • University of Kansas Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

chronic liver disease patients > 18 years of age Diagnosed end stage liver disease >18 years of age Presence of hypovitaminosis D Glomerular filtration rate of 60 ml/min./1.73m2 or greater

Exclusion Criteria:

subjects with known parathyroid disease subjects taking magnesium supplementation <18 years of age History of parathyroid disease Current supplementation of magnesium Abnormal baseline EKG Current diagnosis of cancer or undergoing cancer treatment

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: 1
Magnesium infusion
Dietary supplement: magnesium
Single infusion of elemental magnesium given over 4 hours, 0.2mEq/kg (2.4 mg/kg)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Perform a standard magnesium loading test to determine urinary magnesium retention in order to define prevalence of magnesium insufficiency in a chronic liver disease population
Time Frame: One Month
One Month

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Evaluate the effects of intravenous magnesium loading on the calcium-PTH endocrine axis by measuring pre and immediate post infusion calcium and PTH
Time Frame: One Month
One Month

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Rajib Bhattacharya, MD

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Rajib Bhattacharya, MD, University of Kansas Medical Center

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2013

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 11, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 11, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

January 23, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 30, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 28, 2013

Last Verified

May 1, 2013

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 11152 (REGISTRY: DAIDS ES Registry Number)
  • CRA # 10345

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