Vitamin D, Diet and Activity Study (ViDA)

August 5, 2013 updated by: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Vitamin D, Weight Loss, and Breast Cancer Biomarkers

Experimental and human data suggests that vitamin D could protect against breast cancer. Overweight/obese individuals are at increased risk of low vitamin D levels. Vitamin D may reduce production of fat tissue, thereby reducing weight gain, which would result in lower levels of adipose-derived hormones and other breast cancer risk factors.The purpose of this study is to test the effect of vitamin D supplementation on the response to a weight loss (diet + exercise) intervention and select breast cancer risk factors in overweight and obese postmenopausal women with low blood vitamin D levels.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Objective: To test the incremental effect of vitamin D supplementation (2000 IU/day) in 228 overweight and obese postmenopausal women with low blood vitamin D levels on response to a weight loss (diet + exercise) intervention in a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Primary Aim:

• Determine the effects of 12-months vitamin D supplementation vs. placebo on weight loss in women following a weight loss diet and exercise program.

Secondary Aims:

  • Determine the effects of 12-months vitamin D vs. placebo on blood biomarkers associated with increased breast cancer risk (insulin, glucose, CRP).
  • Test 12-months vitamin D effects on muscle strength as measured by 1RM leg press and bench press in women undergoing weight loss.
  • Test the effect of 12-month vitamin D supplementation on effects on quality of life (QOL) in women undergoing weight loss.

Additional Aims:

  • In a 50% subset of women, test the effect of 12-month vitamin D supplementation vs. placebo on breast epithelial cell cytomorphology (quantified by the Masood cytology index) obtained through random periareolar fine needle aspiration (RPFNA).
  • Collect subcutaneous abdominal fat aspirations in the 50% subsample of women.

OUTLINE: This is a randomized study. Participants are stratified according to body mass index (< 30 vs ≥ 30) and RPFNA-consent. All participants will receive a 6-month weight loss intervention (prescribed weight loss goal of 10% of initial body weight) followed by 6 months' maintenance therapy.

Baseline, 6-, and 12-month measurements will include weight, BMI, waist and hip circumference, serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, fasting blood samples, and questionnaires on details of diet especially items containing vitamin D, physical activity levels, sun exposure including clothing and sunscreen habits, dietary supplement and vitamin use, and medications.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

218

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
    • Washington
      • Seattle, Washington, United States, 98109
        • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research 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

50 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 50-75 years
  • Postmenopausal (no periods for past 12 months)
  • Screening serum vitamin D (25(OH)D) between 10 and 32 ng/mL ("insufficient")
  • No menopausal HRT use of any type including vaginal X 6 months and willing to avoid use for study duration
  • BMI > 25.0 kg/m2 (> 23.0 for Asians)
  • Physically able to undertake a calorie reduction and exercise program
  • Able to come for clinic visits, classes, and measurements, fill out questionnaires and logs in English
  • Gives informed consent, agrees to be randomly assigned

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Currently using more that 400 IU vitamin D from supplemental sources
  • Screening vitamin D level < 10 ng/mL (will be referred to primary provider) or > 32 ng/mL (already sufficient)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Renal disease, history of kidney stones
  • Any contra-indications to taking vitamin D 2000 IU/day
  • Plans to leave the study area within the follow-up period
  • Plans to join another organized weight loss program or take appetite suppressant medication during the study period
  • History of bariatric surgery
  • Current use of medications likely to interfere with adherence to interventions or study outcomes
  • Current smoker
  • Personal history of invasive or in situ breast cancer
  • Personal history of invasive cancer other than breast: except for non- melanoma skin cancer which would be eligible
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Abnormalities on screening physical that contraindicate participation
  • Severe congestive heart failure per NYHA criteria 3 & 4
  • Contraindications for entry into a research exercise program: recent (within 6 months) myocardial infarction, pulmonary edema, myocarditis, pericarditis, unstable angina, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, uncontrolled hypertension (systolic > 200, diastolic > 100), orthostatic hypotension, moderate/severe aortic stenosis, uncontrolled arrythmia, uncontrolled congestive heart failure, left bundle branch block, history of cardiac arrest or stroke
  • Alcohol or drug abuse, significant mental illness (as assessed by study staff impression)
  • For the RPFNA/adipose tissue substudy: bilateral breast cancer, bilateral mastectomy, unable or unwilling to stop aspirin or NSAIDs for 1 week before and after the procedure, allergy to anesthetics or local anesthetics.

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

  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Triple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Dietary supplement: Placebo
1 Placebo per day
Other Names:
  • Sugar pill
Active Comparator: Vitamin D
2000 IU per day of Vitamin D
Dietary supplement: Vitamin D
2000 IU per day of Vitamin D
Other Names:
  • calciferol

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Compare the effects of a 1-year one year Vitamin D supplementation vs placebo, on weight loss in postmenopausal women following a weight loss diet and exercise program.
Time Frame: One Year
One Year

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Determine the effects of 12-months vitamin D vs. placebo on blood biomarkers (insulin,glucose,CRP) associated with increased breast cancer risk.
Time Frame: One Year
One Year
Test 12-months vitamin D effects on muscle strength as measured by 1RM leg press and bench press in women undergoing weight loss.
Time Frame: One Year
One Year
Test the effect of 12-month vitamin D supplementation on effects on quality of life (QOL) in women undergoing weight loss.
Time Frame: One Year
One Year
Effect of Vitamin D supplementation on breast epithelial cell cytomorphology
Time Frame: One Year
In a 50% subset of women, test the effect of 12-month vitamin D supplementation vs. placebo on breast epithelial cell cytomorphology (quantified by the Masood cytology index) obtained through random periareolar fine needle aspiration (RPFNA).
One Year
Effect of Vitamin D on epithelial cell gene expression
Time Frame: One year
In a 50% subset of women, test the effect of 12-month vitamin D supplementation vs. placebo on breast epithelial cell gene expression as measured by qRT-PCR. The breast epithelial cells are collected by RPFNA
One year

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Anne McTiernan, MD, PhD, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2012

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 9, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 10, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

November 15, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 7, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 5, 2013

Last Verified

August 1, 2013

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • SAC110024
  • IR 7297 (Other Identifier: FHCRC IRB)

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