RECRUITINGPhase 4INTERVENTIONAL
Vitamin D Homeostasis in Sarcoidosis
About This Trial
This study evaluates the relationship between vitamin-D status and severity of sarcoidosis, and the effects of vitamin-D repletion in vitamin-D insufficient patients with sarcoidosis. Half the patients with sarcoidosis who are vitamin-D insufficient will receive standard vitamin-D supplementation via standard regimen while the other half will receive a placebo. Sarcoidosis patients who are vitamin-D sufficient will also act as controls.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- Stable medical condition defined as no hospitalization or emergency room visit in the previous 3 months
- No evidence of active pulmonary or systemic infection
- No other active inflammatory disease,
- No active malignancy.
- Normal serum ionized calcium level
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- Hospitalization or emergency room visit in the previous 3 months
- Evidence of active pulmonary or systemic infection
- Evidence of active other inflammatory disease
- Evidence of active malignancy
- Elevated serum ionized calcium level
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Stable medical condition defined as no hospitalization or emergency room visit in the previous 3 months
* No evidence of active pulmonary or systemic infection
* No other active inflammatory disease,
* No active malignancy.
* Normal serum ionized calcium level
Exclusion Criteria:
* Hospitalization or emergency room visit in the previous 3 months
* Evidence of active pulmonary or systemic infection
* Evidence of active other inflammatory disease
* Evidence of active malignancy
* Elevated serum ionized calcium level
Treatments Being Tested
DRUG
Ergocalciferol
Vitamin D2 50,000 units
DRUG
Placebo
Sugar pill manufactured to mimic ergocalciferol 50,000 units
DRUG
Calcium Citrate with Vitamin D2
To meet the recommended minimum daily dietary requirements
Locations (1)
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and Parkland Health and Hospital System
Dallas, Texas, United States