Vitamin D, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and the Microcirculation
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Overall research aims: This study will examine the effect of vitamin D supplementation on the
function of the endothelium and microcirculation of patients with chronic kidney disease and
vitamin D deficiency.
Hypothesis: Vitamin D therapy in patients with CKD and concomitant vitamin D deficiency will
improve endothelial, and therefore microcirculatory function, reduce levels of oxidative
stress and thus reduce the risk of future CVS events in this population.