Effects of Cholecalciferol Supplementation on Bone Health and Muscle Strength in Adults During Post-burn Period
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2013-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Vitamin D has pleiotropic effects. Burn patients are at risk of hypovitaminosis D and may
experience post-injury osteopenia and sarcopenia. Investigators hypothesized that vitamin D
supplementation during one year can improve bone and muscle health in post-burn period.