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UnknownNCT03284294

Influence of Vitamin D Supplementation on Serum BDNF Level and Cognitive Function in Schizophrenia

The Influence of Vitamin D Supplementation on Serum Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor Level and Cognitive Function in Schizophrenia Treated With Atypical Antipsychotic

Status
Unknown
Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
40 (estimated)
Sponsor
Universitas Padjadjaran · Academic / Other
Sex
Male
Age
18 Years – 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

The objective of the study is to evaluate the influence of vitamin D supplementation on Serum Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor level and cognitive function in schizophrenia treated with atypical antipsychotic. Methods: The investigator will use randomized controlled trial design. 40 chronic schizophrenia patients with vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency treated with atypical antipsychotic, will be randomly assign (1:1 ratio) to receive either daily oral cholecalciferol 2000 IU or placebo for 8 weeks. Assessment of BDNF serum and cognitive function will be performed at baseline and after 8 weeks period.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
DRUGCholecalciferolcholecalciferol 2000 IU oral daily for 8 weeks
DRUGPlaceboOral placebo daily for 8 weeks

Timeline

Start date
2020-04-15
Primary completion
2020-08-01
Completion
2020-12-01
First posted
2017-09-15
Last updated
2020-04-02

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT03284294. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.