The Effect of Supplementation With Two Different Doses of Vitamin D on Bone Mineral Density, Vitamin D Levels and Hand Grip Strength in Children With Diabetes Mellitus Type 1

November 3, 2013 updated by: Piotr Dziechciarz, MD, Medical University of Warsaw

The Effect of Supplementation With Two Different Doses of Vitamin D (500 IU vs 1000IU)on Bone Mineral Density, Serum 25 Hydroxyvitamin D and Hand Grip Strength in Children With Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 - a Randomized Controlled Trial.

The aim of the study is to assess the effect of 12 month supplementation with two different doses of vitamin D ( 500 vs 1000) on bone mineral density, serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D levels and hand grip strength in preadolescents with diabetes mellitus type 1.

100 children in the of age 8 -11 with diabetes mellitus type 1 lasting for more than 3 months, without history of diabetic ketoacidosis during previous month, without other chronic disease which may affect calcium-phosphorus metabolism will be randomized in a double blind controlled trial to supplement them with either 500 IU or 1000 IU vitamin D. Every 3 months, in spring summer,autumn and winter serum level of calcium,25-hydroxyvitamin D level and HbA1c will be measured. At the entry and at the end of the study patients will have total body and lumbar spine bone mineral density assessment. Every six months hand grip strength will be measured. Additionally at the beginning and after 12 mo of supplementation and at the beginning serum levels of TNF-alfa, osteoprotegerin and IL-6 will be assessed.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Evidence indicates that majority (75-90%) of children with diabetes have lower serum concentrations of vitamin D, which may negatively impacts bone health and can be associated with reduction of muscular strength. There is still unknown what is the optimal dose of vitamin D in these patients for adequate supply of vitamin D throughout the year to assure optimal peak bone mass and muscle strengthThe aim of the study is to assess the effect of 12 month supplementation with two different doses of vitamin D ( 500 vs 1000) on bone mineral density, serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D levels and hand grip strength in preadolescents with diabetes mellitus type 1.

100 children in the of age 8 -11 with diabetes mellitus type 1 lasting for more than 3 months, without history of diabetic ketoacidosis during previous month, without other chronic disease which may affect calcium-phosphorus metabolism will be randomized in a double blind controlled trial to supplement them with either 500 IU or 1000 IU vitamin D. Every 3 months, in spring summer,autumn and winter serum level of calcium,25-hydroxyvitamin D level and HbA1c will be measured. At the entry and at the end of the study patients will have total body and lumbar spine bone mineral density assessment. Every six months hand grip strength will be measured. Additionally at the beginning and after 12 mo of supplementation and at the beginning serum levels of TNF-alfa, osteoprotegerin and IL-6 will be assessed.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

60

Phase

  • Phase 4

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

      • Warsaw, Poland, 01-410
        • Department of Pediatrics

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

8 years to 11 years (CHILD)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 8-11 years
  • Diabetes type I lasting for more than 3 months
  • informed consent given

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Adolescence (Tanner stage ≥ 2 for each of the variable)
  • Chronic diseases affecting calcium-phosphorus metabolism (hepatic disease, chronic kidney disease, primary phosphate deficiencies, end organ resistance to 1,25OH S genetically)
  • Hypervitaminosis D > 200 ng/ml (500 nmol/L)
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis during last month

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: PREVENTION
  • Allocation: RANDOMIZED
  • Interventional Model: PARALLEL
  • Masking: QUADRUPLE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
EXPERIMENTAL: Vitamin D 1000 IU
vitamin D will be given 1000 IU for 12 months
1000 IU once daily for 12 months
Other Names:
  • Vigantoletten 1000
500 IU once daily for 12 months
Other Names:
  • Vigantoletten 500
ACTIVE_COMPARATOR: Vitamin D 500IU
vitamin D 500 IU will be given for 12 months once daily
1000 IU once daily for 12 months
Other Names:
  • Vigantoletten 1000
500 IU once daily for 12 months
Other Names:
  • Vigantoletten 500

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Percentage of patients with normal bone mineral density (z-score>-1)at lumbar spine(L2-L4)and total body after 12mo of supplementation
Time Frame: 12 month
Bone mineral density will be assessed with DEXA (dual energy X ray absorptiometry)method at the beginning of the study and after 12 month of supplementation with vitamin D
12 month
Percentage of patients with adequate 25 hydroxyvitamin level ( >50 ng/ml)
Time Frame: 12 month
every 3 month in spring summer autumn and winter each patient will have blood testing for the serum level of 25hydroxyvitamin D.
12 month
Mean bone mineral density z-score (L2-L4, total body) after 12 mo of supplementation
Time Frame: 12 month
Bone mineral density will be assessed with DEXA (dual energy X ray absorptiometry)method at the beginning of the study and after 12 month of supplementation with vitamin D
12 month
Mean isometric hand grip force
Time Frame: 12 month
assessed at 6 and 12 mo of supplementation
12 month

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Mean bone mineral density change after 12 mo of supplementation
Time Frame: 12 mo
12 mo
Mean serum level of TNF-alfa, osteoprotegerin, IL-6
Time Frame: 12 mo
12 mo
Mean HBA1C level
Time Frame: 12 mo
HBA1c level will be assessed at summer,spring,autumn and winter.
12 mo
% patients with HbA1C < 7,5 mg%
Time Frame: 12 mo
12 mo
% patients with vitamin D hypervitaminosis (>200 ng/ml (500 nmol/L) and or hypercalcemia (>2.7 mmol/l) assessed at summer,spring, autumn, and winter
Time Frame: 12 mo
it will be assessed at summer,spring, autumn, and winter
12 mo

Collaborators and Investigators

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2011

Primary Completion (ACTUAL)

November 1, 2013

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

November 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 14, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 14, 2011

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

January 17, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ESTIMATE)

November 5, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 3, 2013

Last Verified

January 1, 2011

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