Impact of Work Environment Absent of Natural Light on Vitamin D Levels

NCT ID: NCT01385085

Last Updated: 2011-06-29

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Total Enrollment

300 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-11-30

Brief Summary

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Three types of workers exposed to different levels of natural sunlight will be tested for Vitamin D blood level, PTH, Ca, P, albumin and alkaline phosphatase.

In addition, each tested worker will be asked to fill a questionnaire for demographic, medical and personal habit information.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Vitamin D Deficiency

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CROSSOVER

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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No natural sunlight

one group works in a basement with no natural sunlight

No interventions assigned to this group

Low level of Natural Sunlight

the second group work in offices with unopenable windows.

No interventions assigned to this group

High level of Natural Sunlight

The third group works outdoors.

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* people employed in their current work place at least 6 months,

Exclusion Criteria

* people who consume food additives containing Vitamin D.
* people who have a chronic illness which harms the Vitamin D absorption, such as Celiac, chronic Pancreatitis, Cystic Fibrosis and IBS.
* people who have a chronic illness which harms Vitamin D metabolism, such as chronic hepatitis, kidney insufficiency and Nephrotic Syndrome.
* pregnant women.
* people who require prescribed medicine like steroids, anti-convulsion, and HIV treatments.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

45 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Medical Corps, Israel Defense Force

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Occupational Medicine and Medical Classification Branch , IDF

Other Identifiers

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922-2010-IDF-CTIL

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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