Trial Outcomes & Findings for DIVINE: Dialysis Infection and Vitamin D In New England (NCT NCT00892099)

NCT ID: NCT00892099

Last Updated: 2018-04-20

Results Overview

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

105 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

12 weeks

Results posted on

2018-04-20

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
High Dose Ergocalciferol
Receives 50,000 IU of ergocalciferol weekly Ergocalciferol: 50,000 IU tablet given weekly
Low Dose Ergocalciferol
Receives 50,000 IU of ergocalciferol per month Ergocalciferol: 50,000 IU tablet given monthly
Placebo
Receives no ergocalciferol Placebo: Placebo equivalent of ergocalciferol, given weekly as one tablet
Overall Study
STARTED
36
33
36
Overall Study
COMPLETED
31
32
29
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
5
1
7

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
High Dose Ergocalciferol
Receives 50,000 IU of ergocalciferol weekly Ergocalciferol: 50,000 IU tablet given weekly
Low Dose Ergocalciferol
Receives 50,000 IU of ergocalciferol per month Ergocalciferol: 50,000 IU tablet given monthly
Placebo
Receives no ergocalciferol Placebo: Placebo equivalent of ergocalciferol, given weekly as one tablet
Overall Study
Death
1
0
1
Overall Study
Adverse Event
1
0
0
Overall Study
replocated
1
0
2
Overall Study
Prolonged hospitalization
1
0
1
Overall Study
no further details
1
0
1
Overall Study
kidney function recovered
0
1
0
Overall Study
investigator decision
0
0
1
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
0
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

DIVINE: Dialysis Infection and Vitamin D In New England

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
High Dose Ergocalciferol
n=36 Participants
Receives 50,000 IU of ergocalciferol weekly Ergocalciferol: 50,000 IU tablet given weekly
Low Dose Ergocalciferol
n=33 Participants
Receives 50,000 IU of ergocalciferol per month Ergocalciferol: 50,000 IU tablet given monthly
Placebo
n=36 Participants
Receives no ergocalciferol Placebo: Placebo equivalent of ergocalciferol, given weekly as one tablet
Total
n=105 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
53 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17 • n=5 Participants
58 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16 • n=7 Participants
59 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17 • n=5 Participants
57 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17 • n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
23 Participants
n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
25 Participants
n=5 Participants
28 Participants
n=7 Participants
29 Participants
n=5 Participants
82 Participants
n=4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
15 Participants
n=4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
32 Participants
n=5 Participants
28 Participants
n=7 Participants
30 Participants
n=5 Participants
90 Participants
n=4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=7 Participants
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
31 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
21 Participants
n=7 Participants
22 Participants
n=5 Participants
66 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
25(OH) vitamin D
21.8 ng/ml
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7 • n=5 Participants
22.3 ng/ml
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.5 • n=7 Participants
21.7 ng/ml
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.3 • n=5 Participants
21.9 ng/ml
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.9 • n=4 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High Dose Ergocalciferol
n=36 Participants
Receives 50,000 IU of ergocalciferol weekly Ergocalciferol: 50,000 IU tablet given weekly
Low Dose Ergocalciferol
n=33 Participants
Receives 50,000 IU of ergocalciferol per month Ergocalciferol: 50,000 IU tablet given monthly
Placebo
n=36 Participants
Receives no ergocalciferol Placebo: Placebo equivalent of ergocalciferol, given weekly as one tablet
Serum 25D Level
49.8 ng/ml
Standard Deviation 2.3
38.3 ng/ml
Standard Deviation 2.4
27.3 ng/ml
Standard Deviation 2.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: every 4 weeks for 12 weeks

Population: Subject receiving treatment

serum calcium levels (mg/dL)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High Dose Ergocalciferol
n=36 Participants
Receives 50,000 IU of ergocalciferol weekly Ergocalciferol: 50,000 IU tablet given weekly
Low Dose Ergocalciferol
n=33 Participants
Receives 50,000 IU of ergocalciferol per month Ergocalciferol: 50,000 IU tablet given monthly
Placebo
n=36 Participants
Receives no ergocalciferol Placebo: Placebo equivalent of ergocalciferol, given weekly as one tablet
Serum Calcium
Visit 1
8.8 mg/dl
Standard Error 0.1
8.7 mg/dl
Standard Error 0.1
8.8 mg/dl
Standard Error 0.1
Serum Calcium
Visit 2
9.1 mg/dl
Standard Error 0.1
8.9 mg/dl
Standard Error 0.1
9.0 mg/dl
Standard Error 0.1
Serum Calcium
Visit 3
9.3 mg/dl
Standard Error 0.1
9.1 mg/dl
Standard Error 0.1
9.3 mg/dl
Standard Error 0.1
Serum Calcium
Visit 4
9.1 mg/dl
Standard Error 0.1
9.1 mg/dl
Standard Error 0.1
9.1 mg/dl
Standard Error 0.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: every 4 weeks for 12 weeks

Population: Subject receiving treatment

serum phosphate levels (mmol/L)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High Dose Ergocalciferol
n=36 Participants
Receives 50,000 IU of ergocalciferol weekly Ergocalciferol: 50,000 IU tablet given weekly
Low Dose Ergocalciferol
n=33 Participants
Receives 50,000 IU of ergocalciferol per month Ergocalciferol: 50,000 IU tablet given monthly
Placebo
n=36 Participants
Receives no ergocalciferol Placebo: Placebo equivalent of ergocalciferol, given weekly as one tablet
Serum Phosphate
Visit 1
4.2 mmol/L
Standard Error 0.2
4.2 mmol/L
Standard Error 0.2
4.1 mmol/L
Standard Error 0.2
Serum Phosphate
Visit 2
4.7 mmol/L
Standard Error 0.3
4.7 mmol/L
Standard Error 0.3
4.8 mmol/L
Standard Error 0.3
Serum Phosphate
Visit 3
4.9 mmol/L
Standard Error 0.3
5.2 mmol/L
Standard Error 0.3
5 mmol/L
Standard Error 0.4
Serum Phosphate
Visit 4
4.7 mmol/L
Standard Error 0.3
5.4 mmol/L
Standard Error 0.3
4.9 mmol/L
Standard Error 0.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: every 4 weeks for 12 weeks

Population: Subject receiving treatment

serum 25-OH vitamin D levels (ng/mL)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High Dose Ergocalciferol
n=36 Participants
Receives 50,000 IU of ergocalciferol weekly Ergocalciferol: 50,000 IU tablet given weekly
Low Dose Ergocalciferol
n=33 Participants
Receives 50,000 IU of ergocalciferol per month Ergocalciferol: 50,000 IU tablet given monthly
Placebo
n=36 Participants
Receives no ergocalciferol Placebo: Placebo equivalent of ergocalciferol, given weekly as one tablet
Serum 25-OH Vitamin D
Visit 1
21.8 ng/mL
Standard Error 1.2
21.7 ng/mL
Standard Error 1.2
22.3 ng/mL
Standard Error 1.2
Serum 25-OH Vitamin D
Visit 2
42.2 ng/mL
Standard Error 2.0
33.6 ng/mL
Standard Error 2
27.6 ng/mL
Standard Error 1.9
Serum 25-OH Vitamin D
Visit 3
48.9 ng/mL
Standard Error 2.2
35.6 ng/mL
Standard Error 2.2
27 ng/mL
Standard Error 2.1
Serum 25-OH Vitamin D
Visit 4
49.8 ng/mL
Standard Error 2.3
38.3 ng/mL
Standard Error 2.4
27.4 ng/mL
Standard Error 2.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At week 12

Population: Subject receiving treatment

serum 1,25(OH) vitamin D levels (pg/mL)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High Dose Ergocalciferol
n=36 Participants
Receives 50,000 IU of ergocalciferol weekly Ergocalciferol: 50,000 IU tablet given weekly
Low Dose Ergocalciferol
n=33 Participants
Receives 50,000 IU of ergocalciferol per month Ergocalciferol: 50,000 IU tablet given monthly
Placebo
n=36 Participants
Receives no ergocalciferol Placebo: Placebo equivalent of ergocalciferol, given weekly as one tablet
Serum 1,25(OH)2 Levels
95 pg/mL
Interval 66.0 to 135.0
100 pg/mL
Interval 68.0 to 140.0
120 pg/mL
Interval 62.0 to 149.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: every 4 weeks for 12 weeks

Population: Subject receiving treatment

serum PTH levels (pg/mL)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High Dose Ergocalciferol
n=36 Participants
Receives 50,000 IU of ergocalciferol weekly Ergocalciferol: 50,000 IU tablet given weekly
Low Dose Ergocalciferol
n=33 Participants
Receives 50,000 IU of ergocalciferol per month Ergocalciferol: 50,000 IU tablet given monthly
Placebo
n=36 Participants
Receives no ergocalciferol Placebo: Placebo equivalent of ergocalciferol, given weekly as one tablet
Parathyroid Hormone
Visit 3
255 pg/mL
Standard Error 1
195 pg/mL
Standard Error 1
196 pg/mL
Standard Error 1
Parathyroid Hormone
Visit 4
245 pg/mL
Standard Error 1.1
216 pg/mL
Standard Error 1
215 pg/mL
Standard Error 1
Parathyroid Hormone
Visit 1
281 pg/mL
Standard Error 1
214 pg/mL
Standard Error 1
243 pg/mL
Standard Error 1
Parathyroid Hormone
Visit 2
253 pg/mL
Standard Error 1
195 pg/mL
Standard Error 1
243 pg/mL
Standard Error 1

Adverse Events

High Dose Ergocalciferol

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 33 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Low Dose Ergocalciferol

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 26 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 28 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
High Dose Ergocalciferol
n=36 participants at risk
Receives 50,000 IU of ergocalciferol weekly Ergocalciferol: 50,000 IU tablet given weekly
Low Dose Ergocalciferol
n=33 participants at risk
Receives 50,000 IU of ergocalciferol per month Ergocalciferol: 50,000 IU tablet given monthly
Placebo
n=36 participants at risk
Receives no ergocalciferol Placebo: Placebo equivalent of ergocalciferol, given weekly as one tablet
Renal and urinary disorders
Elevated phosphorus
36.1%
13/36 • Number of events 13
39.4%
13/33 • Number of events 13
41.7%
15/36 • Number of events 15
Renal and urinary disorders
Elevated calcium
5.6%
2/36 • Number of events 2
3.0%
1/33 • Number of events 1
2.8%
1/36 • Number of events 1
Endocrine disorders
Elevated PTH
16.7%
6/36 • Number of events 6
6.1%
2/33 • Number of events 2
11.1%
4/36 • Number of events 4
Renal and urinary disorders
Elevated potassium
0.00%
0/36
0.00%
0/33
8.3%
3/36 • Number of events 3
Renal and urinary disorders
Elevated white blood count
0.00%
0/36
0.00%
0/33
2.8%
1/36 • Number of events 1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Low albumin
0.00%
0/36
0.00%
0/33
2.8%
1/36 • Number of events 1
Surgical and medical procedures
Hospitalization
38.9%
14/36 • Number of events 14
33.3%
11/33 • Number of events 11
36.1%
13/36 • Number of events 13
Infections and infestations
Infection
30.6%
11/36 • Number of events 11
33.3%
11/33 • Number of events 11
22.2%
8/36 • Number of events 8
Cardiac disorders
Cardiovascular
16.7%
6/36 • Number of events 6
6.1%
2/33 • Number of events 2
8.3%
3/36 • Number of events 3
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory
8.3%
3/36 • Number of events 3
6.1%
2/33 • Number of events 2
8.3%
3/36 • Number of events 3
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
5.6%
2/36 • Number of events 2
0.00%
0/33
2.8%
1/36 • Number of events 1
Cardiac disorders
Fluid overload
2.8%
1/36 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/33
5.6%
2/36 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
5.6%
2/36 • Number of events 2
12.1%
4/33 • Number of events 4
8.3%
3/36 • Number of events 3
Cardiac disorders
Hypotension
0.00%
0/36
9.1%
3/33 • Number of events 3
5.6%
2/36 • Number of events 2
Cardiac disorders
Hypertension
2.8%
1/36 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/33
0.00%
0/36
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Fall
8.3%
3/36 • Number of events 3
9.1%
3/33 • Number of events 3
2.8%
1/36 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Other
11.1%
4/36 • Number of events 4
6.1%
2/33 • Number of events 2
5.6%
2/36 • Number of events 2

Additional Information

Dr. Ishir Bhan

Massachusetts General Hospital

Phone: 617-726-3934

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place