The Effect of Cholecalciferol in Pre-frail Elderly
The Effect of Cholecalciferol in Pre-frail Elderly
NCT ID: NCT04847947 Phase: PHASE3 Status: COMPLETED Enrollment: 120 Completion: 2021-12-31
Conditions
Pre-frail Elderly
Interventions
Cholecalciferol, Placebo
Summary
Vitamin D plays important role in musculoskeletal health and has been known to influence immune system. Inflammaging is one of risk factors that may contribute to development of frailty in elderly.
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of cholecalciferol in pre-frail elderly receiving calcium supplementation on handgrip strength, gait speed, vitamin D receptor, IGF-1 and IL-6. Fall incidence and improvement of frailty status will also be assessed.
Primary Outcome
Handgrip strength