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Vitamin D Deficiency in Subjects With Chronic Hepatitis C Compared to Healthy Volunteers

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Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

Status

Withdrawn

Conditions

Chronic Hepatitis C

Study type

Observational

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT01274013
ARI-1280-HEPC

Details and patient eligibility

About

The objective of this study is to assess the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients with chronic Hepatitis C compared to a matched control group of healthy individuals in the Sioux Falls area. It is the hypothesis of this study that vitamin D deficiency is more common in patients with chronic Hepatitis C compared to the healthy control group.

Full description

In this study, we will measure vitamin D levels in patients with chronic Hepatitis C and healthy individuals. This study will be important to assess vitamin D inadequacy in patients with chronic Hepatitis C and healthy individuals in this area.

Sex

All

Ages

20 to 60 years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria for Study Group:

  • Men and women between the ages of 25 and 55
  • Diagnosis of chronic hepatitis C

Exclusion Criteria for Study Group:

  • Taking a vitamin D supplement (by itself or as part of a multivitamin), a calcium supplement and/or biphosphonates
  • Has acute hepatitis C infection
  • Has chronic hepatitis B infection
  • Had gastric bypass surgery
  • Has chronic kidney disease

Inclusion Criteria for Control Group:

  • Men and women between the ages of 20 and 60
  • Has a body mass index (BMI) between 20 and 35

Exclusion Criteria for Study Group:

  • Taking a vitamin D supplement (by itself or as part of a multivitamin), a calcium supplement and/or biphosphonates
  • Has any significant illness or medical problem that is not under control or being controlled by medication
  • History of hepatitis or abnormal liver chemistry tests
  • History of intravenous drug use

Trial design

0 participants in 2 patient groups

Study Group
Description:
Individuals with chronic Hepatitis C
Control Group
Description:
Healthy individuals

Trial contacts and locations

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