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Assessment of Influence of Vitamin D on Insulin Secretion and Sensitivity in Obese Teenage Girls - NCT00851396-35233 (Clinical Trial 274630)
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City:  Birmingham
State:  
AL
Zip Code: 35233
Conditions: Vitamin D Deficiency - Insulin Resistance - Insulin Sensitivity - Obesity
Purpose: The purpose of the study is to assess the relationship between vitamin D status and insulin- glucose dynamics in obese Adolescents. The study is intended to assess the difference in the insulin sensitivity before and after correction of vitamin D deficiency.
Study summary: The vitamin D deficient subjects are identified initially through an existing study. Those identified with vitamin D deficiency are notified and subsequently treated with standard therapy for vitamin D deficiency as part of their clinical care. Patients who self report that they have taken the treatment are enrolled in this study. Patients will be evaluated in this study with measurement of serum 25 OH D level, PTH and oral glucose tolerance test. The study will assess if there is improvement in glucose- insulin sensitivity dynamics once the serum 25OH D level is normalized
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: - Female adolescents who are menarchal - BMI is 95th centile, for age and sex - Patients will be screened for vitamin D deficiency through an existing study. - Those found to be vitamin D deficient will be given standard treatment of vitamin D deficiency. - In this study, patients who self report that they had taken the treatment for vitamin D will be screened for serum 25 OH D level Exclusion Criteria: - Children with diabetes, other endocrine or acute or chronic medical illnesses, children on oral contraceptive pills, diuretics and anticonvulsant medications
Study is available at: Children's Hospital , University of Alabama
Birmingham, AL 35233
United States

Primary Contact:
Tammy Skelton
Email: TSkelton@peds.uab.edu
Phone: 205-939-9107

Secondary Contact:
Karen Saenz
Email: ksaenz@uab.edu
Phone: 2059962519
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