Effects of Multiple Mega-dose of Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Ameliorating Moderate to Severe Chronic Pain in Hemodialysis Patients
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Hemodialysis
Chronic Pain
Hyperparathyroidism
At a Glance
- Age
- 20 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 120 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
Pain is a major complaint in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Concentrations of parathyroid hormone (PTH) \>250 pg/ml are associated with chronic pain. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score which is used to assess the pain severity is positively related to PTH levels. This study is aimed to assess the effects of multiple mega dosages vitamin D supplementations in HD patients with chronic pain. It's a singl…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Haemodialysis subject ≥ 20 years old
2. iPTH \> 250 pg/mL
3. Chronic pain with visual analogue scale (VAS) score ≥ 4
4. Voluntary to check serum 25(OH)D levels two times by his/her own payment during the study
5. Sign the informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Used to part…
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