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Effect of Supplemental Vitamin D on Skeletal Muscle Function in COPD Patients.
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Minneapolis |
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Minnesota |
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55417 |
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) |
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The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not vitamin D supplementation can
improve physical performance in persons with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD).
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| Study Summary: |
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Inclusion Criteria:
- COPD
- Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) < or = 50% of predicted
- Smoking history of at least 10 pack-years
- Able to ambulate independently or with the use of an ambulatory assist device (such
as a cane or walker)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Currently taking > 500 I.U. per day of vitamin D supplements
- Primary diagnosis of asthma
- Uncompensated heart failure
- Heart attack in the previous 6 months
- Kidney disease (glomerular filtration rate < 45 mL/min/1.73m2)
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| NCT ID: |
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NCT00914810 |
| Primary Contact: |
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Principal Investigator
Ken M. Kunisaki, M.D.
Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Sonja Bjerk, M.D.
Phone: 612-467-2923
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N/A |
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Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417
United States
Sonja Bjerk, M.D.
Phone: 612-467-2923
Site Status: Recruiting |
| Data Source: |
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ClinicalTrials.gov |
| Date Processed: |
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May 18, 2013 |
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