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A Trial of Vitamin D Therapy in Patients With Heart Failure - NCT01125436-44106(Clinical Trial 634217)



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City:  Cleveland
State:  
OH
Zip Code: 44106
Conditions: Heart Failure - Aerobic Capacity - Strength
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine if vitamin D will improve physical performance in older adults with heart failure.
Study summary:
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: - NYHA class II-IV - Able to walk - Serum 25OHD level 37.5 ng/ml or less - Fully titrated on heart failure medications Exclusion Criteria: - Osteoporosis - Primary hyperparathyroidism or hypercalcemia. - Nephrolithiasis - Hemo or peritoneal dialysis and/or creatinine of > 2.5 - Current use of daily vitamin D greater than 400 IU, corticosteroids,PTH, androgen or estrogen - Current illicit drug user or > 3 alcoholic drinks a day - Metastatic or advanced cancer - Myocardial infarction in the preceding 6 months - Medications which can lower vitamin D levels or bioavailability
Study is available at: University Hospitals/Case Medical Center
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States

Primary Contact:
Marianne Vest, RN
Email: Marianne.Vest@uhhospitals.org
Phone: 216-844-2568
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Data Source: ClinicalTrials.gov
Date Processed: March 23, 2011
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