The FREEDOM Study: a Randomised Controlled Trial of Sunlight and Calcium in Older People
The FREEDOM Study: a Randomised Controlled Trial of Sunlight and Calcium in Older People
NCT ID: NCT00322166 Phase: NA Status: COMPLETED Enrollment: 600 Completion: 2008-12
Conditions
Accidental Falls
Interventions
Sunlight, Sunlight and calcium, control
Summary
The proposed study will determine the effect of a public health strategy (ie. increased sun light exposure and increased calcium intake) to reduce falls in older people in residential care using a randomised trial. The primary hypothesis of the trial is that increased appropriate sun light exposure will reduce falls, improve 25 hydroxy vitamin D (25OHD) levels and lower parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels. Secondary hypotheses are that the intervention will reduce accelerated bone turnover, reduce fractures, improve motor function and improve mood.
Primary Outcome
Falls