Vitamin D Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Vague Musculoskeletal Pain in Children

University of New Mexico

Overview

Other studies suggest that low Vitamin D levels may contribute to musculoskeletal pain. Hypothesis: Administration of oral Vitamin D supplements will improve vague musculoskeletal pain in children.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Conditions

Hypovitaminosis D

Interventions

Vitamin DDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

2000-3000 IU Vitamin D daily x 6 weeks

Placebo candyOTHER

candy gum drops

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 5 YearsMax age: 14 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * ages 5-14 * healthy * vague musculoskeletal pain without diagnosis Exclusion Criteria: * medications (steroids, seizure medications, birth control pills or shot) * endocrinopathies

Locations (1)

University of New Mexico General Clinical Research Center

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Lessening of musculoskeletal pain level and frequency

Time frame: 6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Improvement of serum 25 OH Vitamin D level

Time frame: 6 weeks

Decline of serum parathyroid hormone levels

Time frame: 6 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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