Effects of Cholecalciferol Supplementation on Bone Health and Muscle Strength in Adults During Post-burn Period

Summary

Vitamin D has pleiotropic effects. Burn patients are at risk of hypovitaminosis D and may experience post-injury osteopenia and sarcopenia. Investigators hypothesized that vitamin D supplementation during one year can improve bone and muscle health in post-burn period.

Timeline

Start

2012-10

Primary completion

2013-10

Completion

2013-10

Drugs

Indications