Calcifediol supplementation in adults on hemodialysis: a randomized controlled trial

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Calcifediol supplementation in adults on hemodialysis: a randomized controlled trial

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University of Otago

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Otago University Research Archive

Description

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased risks of mortality in people with chronic kidney disease. The benefits and harm of vitamin D supplementation on cardiovascular outcomes and mortality are unknown. We aimed to assess the effectiveness of calcifediol in reducing mortality in patients with vitamin D insufficiency on hemodialysis compared to no additional therapy. A phase III, multicenter, randomized, open-label trial was conducted including 284 adults with vitamin D insufficiency...

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Article

Date created

2022-03-01

Creator

Morrone, Luigi / Palmer, Suetonia C / Saglimbene, Valeria M / Perna, Annalisa / Cianciolo, Giuseppe / Russo, Domenico / Gesualdo, Loreto / Natale, Patrizia / Santoro, Antonio / Mazzaferro, Sandro / Cozzolino, Mario / Cupisti, Adamasco / Di Luca, Marina / Di Iorio, Biagio / Strippoli, Giovanni F M / Mineral Metabolism Study Group of the Italian Society of Nephrology

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https://hdl.handle.net/10523/20511

Related subjects

Adult / Calcifediol / Dietary Supplements - adverse effects / Double-Blind Method / Humans / Renal Dialysis - adverse effects / Vitamins

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