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

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Status: Withdrawn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