The Effect of Vitamin D3 on Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Craniotomy
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2018-11-30
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Vitamin D is a hormone mainly synthesized in the skin in the presence of sunlight. Like other
hormones, vitamin D plays a role in a wide range of processes in the body. Some studies have
shown vitamin D has anti-inflammatory effects in the body by reducing the release of
pro-inflammatory cytokines and suppressing T-cell responses. Therefore, vitamin D may be
effective on reduce pain by such mechanisms. In this trial patients with brain tumor under
craniotomy will receive a single high dose vitamin D compared to the control group.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Shahid Beheshti University
Treatments:
Cholecalciferol Ergocalciferols Vitamin D Vitamins