Non-systematized chronic musculoskeletal pains are a frequent reason for consulting in
general practice. The possible causes are numerous and sometimes nonspecific. In some cases,
the etiologic investigation of patients with non-systematized and chronic musculoskeletal
pain can not highlight any organic cause. Several studies have shown a link between these
symptoms and vitamin D deficiency, characterized by a blood level of 25 (OH) vitamin D <
20.8ng/ml. This deficit is easy to identify and to correct through proper vitamin D
supplementation with few side effects. Nevertheless, it remains unknown and vitamin D
deficiency is rarely considered as a possible etiology in patients with chronic pain. We
hypothesize that vitamin D supplementation in patients with non-systematized musculoskeletal
pain and deficient in vitamin D could improve painful symptoms. We aim to perform a
double-blind randomized controlled trial, vitamin D versus placebo, to assess the pain
improvement after vitamin D supplementation.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Hospices Civils de Lyon
Treatments:
Cholecalciferol Ergocalciferols Vitamin D Vitamins