Drugs / Calcifediol
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Calcifediol

Developed for
vitamin D deficiency · secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin · chronic kidney disease · chronic renal failure syndrome · COVID-19 · secondary hyperparathyroidism · acute kidney injury · asthma
+5 more · congestive heart failure · cytokine release syndrome · myocardial infarction · pulmonary arterial hypertension · severe acute respiratory syndrome
Investigated by
OPKO Health, Inc. · Faes Farma, S.A. · Boston University · David Leaf · Dynamic Solutions · Fondo de Investigacion Sanitaria
+26 more · Fundacio Salut i Envelliment UAB · Hospital Clinic of Barcelona · Hospital Universitario Doctor Peset · Hospital Universitario La Fe · Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla · Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal · Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín · Hospital Vall d'Hebron · Hospitales Universitarios Virgen del Rocío · I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio · Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de la Fundación Jiménez Díaz · Italian Society of Nephrology · Junta de Andalucia · Leonor Cuadra Llopart · Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba · MurciaSalud · National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) · OPKO IP Holdings II, Inc. · Parc de Salut Mar · Semmelweis University · Società Italiana di Nefrologia · Spanish Society of Cardiology · Universidad Complutense de Madrid · University of California, Los Angeles · University of Zurich

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 1 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Approved US (FDA) CALDEROL 1980-08-05 fda.gov

Trials 21 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 02 trials
Phase 0 NCT03401541 Oct 2018 → Apr 2019 malabsorption syndrome, vitamin D deficiency Boston University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT02091219 Jun 2014 → Dec 2019 vitamin D deficiency University of California, Los Angeles Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 13 trials
Phase 1 NCT03660800 Aug → Oct 2018 secondary hyperparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency OPKO Health, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02274623 Dec 2014 → Feb 2017 bone neoplasm, breast cancer, prostate cancer, secondary hyperparathyroidism OPKO Health, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00888069 May → Nov 2009 chronic renal failure syndrome, secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin OPKO IP Holdings II, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 25 trials
Phase 2 NCT07494045 Jun 2026 → Oct 2027 expected chronic kidney disease, secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin OPKO Health, Inc. Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04551911 Nov 2020 → Oct 2021 COVID-19 OPKO Health, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04366908 May 2020 → Apr 2022 COVID-19, cytokine release syndrome, severe acute respiratory syndrome Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02962102 Apr 2017 → Jul 2020 acute kidney injury David Leaf Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01017354 Jan 2010 → Nov 2011 University of Zurich Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/32 trials
Phase 2/3 NCT04735926 Dec 2020 → Jul 2022 vitamin D deficiency Faes Farma, S.A. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT01219855 Oct 2010 → Nov 2011 chronic kidney disease, secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin, vitamin D deficiency OPKO Health, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 35 trials
Phase 3 NCT05543928 Jan 2023 → Jun 2024 chronic kidney disease, secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin, vitamin D deficiency OPKO Health, Inc. Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02548364 Oct 2015 → May 2023 myocardial infarction Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de la Fundación Jiménez Díaz Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02282813 Apr 2013 → May 2015 chronic kidney disease, secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin, vitamin D deficiency OPKO Health, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01535196 Dec 2012 → May 2017 congestive heart failure, vitamin D deficiency Semmelweis University Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01457001 Nov 2012 → Nov 2016 chronic renal failure syndrome Italian Society of Nephrology Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 44 trials
Phase 4 NCT06258850 Jul 2024 → Jun 2027 expected pulmonary arterial hypertension, vitamin D deficiency Parc de Salut Mar Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03213886 Jan 2018 → Apr 2019 vitamin D deficiency Leonor Cuadra Llopart Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03403933 Jan → Sep 2017 cardiovascular disorder, vitamin D deficiency I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02805907 Jun 2016 → Jan 2017 asthma MurciaSalud Completed No outcome recorded
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 8 trials
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 11 trial
Phase 1 NCT00718276 Comparator Mar → Aug 2008 University of Zurich Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 21 trial
Phase 2 NCT03602261 Comparator Jul 2018 → Feb 2021 end stage renal failure, secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin, vitamin D deficiency OPKO Health, Inc. Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 32 trials
Phase 3 NCT01704079 Comparator Nov 2012 → Aug 2014 chronic kidney disease, secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin, vitamin D deficiency OPKO IP Holdings II, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01651000 Comparator Sep 2012 → Jul 2014 chronic kidney disease, secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin, vitamin D deficiency OPKO IP Holdings II, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 43 trials
Phase 4 NCT03588884 Comparator Jun 2018 → Apr 2020 chronic kidney disease, secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin, vitamin D deficiency OPKO Health, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01939977 Comparator Jan 2014 → Sep 2015 secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin Fundación Senefro Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01442272 Comparator Jan → Oct 2012 chronic renal failure syndrome, vitamin D deficiency Hospital Universitario de Canarias Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable1 trial
NCT06634316 Background Nov 2024 → Dec 2026 expected muscular atrophy Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba Active not recruiting No outcome recorded

Press releases naming this drug 1 release

DateIssuerRelease
2012-10-01 Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Super Vitamin D, Containing the Daily Optimum Dose of Vitamin D in One Single Tablet Launched from Nature Made® - America's Number One Dietary Supplement Brand otsuka.co.jp

Evidence & citations 19 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 32 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Calcifediol “CTAP101 Capsules is an extended-release (ER) oral formulation of calcifediol which was approved as Rayaldee® ER Capsules in June 2016 by the United States (US) Food and Drug...” NCT05543928
16

“We aimed to assess the effectiveness of calcifediol in reducing mortality in patients with vitamin D insufficiency on hemodialysis compared to no additional therapy.” PMID 34173940 Jun 2021

Calcifediol will be administered at a dose of 10 drops per day (as indicated for use) for 6 months or until vitamin D levels” NCT03403933

“Rayaldee (Calcifediol) Extended-release Capsules to Treat Symptomatic Patients Infected With SARS-CoV-2 (REsCue)” NCT04551911

Calcifediol supplement administered orally in order to reach sufficiency levels (30 ng/ml)” NCT06634316

Calcifediol Extended-Release Capsules” NCT03660800

NCT02805907

NCT01939977

NCT02962102

NCT03213886

NCT04735926

NCT04366908

NCT03588884

NCT02548364

NCT06258850

NCT03401541

NCT03602261

Known as 25(OH)-cholecalciferol “The best biomarker of vitamin D status is the serum or plasma level of the hydroxylated form or vitamin D, 25(OH)-cholecalciferol, also known as 25(OH)-vitamin D or calcifediol.” NCT06258850
Known as 25(OH)D “24000 IU vitamin D3 orally and once per month plus 300 mcg 25(OH)D orally and once per month” NCT01017354
1

NCT00718276

Known as 25(OH)D3 “OBJECTIVES: We aimed to investigate the pharmacokinetics of oral 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 [25(OH)D3] and oral vitamin D3 in healthy participants with differing BMI and...” PMID 34008842 Sep 2021
2

“Type of drug: 180 000 IU 25-OH-D3 vitamin oil (Vigantol) per month in the 0,1,2,3,6, month” NCT01535196

NCT02091219

Known as 25-hydroxyvitamin D “The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of calcifediol (25-hydroxyvitamin D) and calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D) in preventing and reducing the severity of...” NCT02962102
Known as 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 “To determine whether correcting vitamin D deficiency with cholecalciferol (vitamin D3, D3) or calcifediol (25-hydroxyvitamin D3, 25(OH)D3) changes gut microbiome composition.” PMID 34343292 Nov 2021
2

“pharmacokinetics of orally administered 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 and vitamin D3 in healthy adults with differing BMI and in adults with intestinal malabsorption.” PMID 34008842 Sep 2021

“CTAP101 Oral Capsules/Calcifediol, calcidiol, 25-hydroxyvitamin D3, 900mcg/weekly for 26 weeks” NCT03602261

Known as 25-OH vitamin D3 “Calcifediol (25-OH vitamin D3) in oral soft capsules (Hidroferol® 0,266 mg, equivalent to 15960 IU vitamin D).” NCT06258850
Known as 25D “We conducted a phase 2, randomized, double-blind, multiple-dose, 3-arm clinical trial comparing oral calcifediol (25D), calcitriol (1,25D), and placebo among 150 critically ill...” PMID 40924491 Sep 2025
Known as calcidiol “CTAP101 Oral Capsules/Calcifediol, calcidiol, 25-hydroxyvitamin D3, 900mcg/weekly for 26 weeks” NCT03602261
Known as CTAP101 CTAP101 Capsules is an extended-release (ER) oral formulation of calcifediol which was approved as Rayaldee® ER Capsules in June 2016 by the United States (US) Food and Drug...” NCT05543928
7

NCT02282813

NCT00888069

NCT01651000

NCT07494045

NCT01704079

NCT02274623

NCT01219855

Known as CTAP101 Capsules CTAP101 Capsules is an extended-release (ER) oral formulation of calcifediol which was approved as Rayaldee® ER Capsules in June 2016 by the United States (US) Food and Drug...” NCT05543928
1

“This is a phase 2, single or multi-center, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Rayaldee (CTAP101 Capsules) to treat adult...” NCT04551911

Known as Hidroferol “Calcifediol (25-OH vitamin D3) in oral soft capsules (Hidroferol® 0,266 mg, equivalent to 15960 IU vitamin D).” NCT06258850
2

“Calcifediol (Hidroferol®) in 16,000-IU ampoules taken weekly by the oral route” NCT02805907

NCT01442272

Known as Hydroferol “Treatments: 1) Calcifediol Hydroferol® 0.266 mg once every 10 days for the first 12 weeks and once every two weeks for the following 12 weeks.” NCT06258850
Known as Rayaldee Rayaldee (Calcifediol) Extended-release Capsules to Treat Symptomatic Patients Infected With SARS-CoV-2 (REsCue)” NCT04551911
Known as Rayaldee ER Capsules “CTAP101 Capsules is an extended-release (ER) oral formulation of calcifediol which was approved as Rayaldee® ER Capsules in June 2016 by the United States (US) Food and Drug...” NCT05543928
Known as Vigantol “Type of drug: 180 000 IU 25-OH-D3 vitamin oil (Vigantol) per month in the 0,1,2,3,6, month” NCT01535196
Known as Vitamin D “Drug: Calcifediol (Vitamin D)” NCT03213886
Action Restore “restoration of vitamin D status with calcifediol improves their symptomatology and prognosis” NCT06258850
Route Oral “Single dose oral administration” NCT00888069