Improving Vitamin D Status In Cystic Fibrosis

Summary

The purpose of this study is to establish an effective method to correct vitamin D deficiency in subjects with cystic fibrosis. The investigators will examine cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol and UV light.

Timeline

Start

2006-11

Primary completion

2011-05

Completion

2011-05

Publications

• Results Grossmann RE, Zughaier SM, Liu S, Lyles RH, Tangpricha V. Impact of vitamin D supplementation on markers of inflammation in adults with cystic fibrosis hospitalized for a pulmonary exacerbation. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2012 Sep;66(9):1072-4. doi: 10.1038/ejcn.2012.82. Epub 2012 Jul 18.
• Results Grossmann RE, Zughaier SM, Kumari M, Seydafkan S, Lyles RH, Liu S, Sueblinvong V, Schechter MS, Stecenko AA, Ziegler TR, Tangpricha V. Pilot study of vitamin D supplementation in adults with cystic fibrosis pulmonary exacerbation: A randomized, controlled trial. Dermatoendocrinol. 2012 Apr 1;4(2):191-7. doi: 10.4161/derm.20332.

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