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Effect of Different Dosages Oral Vitamin D on Serum Interleukin-6 in Preterm Infants With Late-onset Sepsis
In Brief
A Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating High-dose vitamin D 3 and Conventional-Dose Vitamin D 3 for Prematurity and Late-onset Sepsis. Completed, enrolled 50 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the influence of different doses of vitamin D3 (800 IU/d versus 400 IU/d), on serum levels of interleukin (IL)-6, TNF-alpha and C- reactive (CRP) in premature infants with clinical evidence of late-onset sepsis and to assess its influence on clinical outcomes of these infants.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Will receive oral cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) in a single daily dose of 800 IU from the time of diagnosis of sepsis until discharge from the NICU
Will receive oral cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) in a single daily dose of 400 IU from the time of diagnosis of sepsis until discharge from the NICU