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A Prospective, Tripled-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Post-Operative Functional and Clinical Outcomes Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Vitamin D and Control for Knee Osteoarthritis. Completed, enrolled 137 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The aim of this study is to determine if vitamin D supplementation is associated with differences in short-term recovery in patients following total knee arthroplasty compared to patients who do not receive supplementation. If so, vitamin D supplementation has the potential to become widely incorporated into the routine care for patients undergoing knee replacements.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patients randomized to the experimental arm of the study will receive 50,000IU of vitamin D3 following surgery and asked to take the medication orally following surgery.
Patients randomized to the control will receive a placebo