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The Effect of Oral Vitamin D Versus Narrow-Band UV-B Exposure on the Lipid Profile
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Oral Vitamin D3 and Ultraviolet Light for Vitamin D Deficiency. Completed, enrolled 118 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Participants in this study will be randomized to receive either oral vitamin D pills OR ultraviolet light treatment. The investigators will compare how these two methods of raising vitamin D levels will affect cholesterol levels.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
50,000 units orally, each week x8 weeks; supplemental doses of 50,000 units orally, each month thereafter as needed
16 treatments, 2-3 times weekly over 8 weeks; initial dose 45-75 seconds, whole-body exposure except face and groin, increasing by 10% as tolerated, to a maximum of 4.5 minutes