Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Balance in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
Abstract
Patients with end-stage renal disease on dialysis (ESRD5D) are 4-5x more likely to suffer from a fracture. Fractures can occur spontaneously but typically occur after a fall. Further, 70-90% of patients with ESRD5D are vitamin D deficient. Vitamin D supplementation has become routine care for many in this patient population, but evidence is lacking to support this practice. The proposed projects objective is to gather needed preliminary data regarding the effects of vitamin D supplementation on balance and muscle strength in patients with ESRD5D.
Conditions: Renal Insufficiency, Chronic, Kidney Failure, Chronic.
Primary outcome: Timed up and go; Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale; Gait Speed Over 20 Meters.
Enrollment: 5 participants.
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Evidence Hub reads this as a clinical trial, done in people. Its evidence level is 3 of 5 (Moderate · trial / cohort / secondary analysis). Trials without a large randomized design, cohorts and secondary analyses give moderate evidence. Reported size: 5 participants or records.
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