Impact of Vitamin D Repletion in Hemodialysis Patients
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2013-08-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Dialysis patients often suffer from defects in their immune system (that part of the body
which fights infection). Evidence suggests that Vitamin D deficiency may have a negative
effect on immunity, and many dialysis patients are deficient in Vitamin D. We believe that by
giving Vitamin D to dialysis patients who are deficient, we may help improve their immune
system. This study will test that idea.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Mehrotra, Anita, M.D.
Collaborators:
American Heart Association National Kidney Foundation
Treatments:
Cholecalciferol Ergocalciferols Vitamin D Vitamins