The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and the immunologic effects of supplementation with low-dose and high-dose cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) in patients with multiple sclerosis.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
40
Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 10,000 IU in tablet form will be taken once daily for the duration of the trial (6 months)
Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 400 IU in tablet form will be taken once daily for the duration of the trial (6 months)
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Assess safety of high dose cholecalciferol in patients with multiple sclerosis
Time frame: 3-6 months
Assess the effects of cholecalciferol supplementation on serum immune markers in patients with multiple sclerosis
Time frame: 3-6 months
Assess clinical effects of cholecalciferol supplementation in patients with multiple sclerosis
Time frame: 6 months
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