Trial Outcomes & Findings for Vitamin D to Improve Endothelial Function in SLE (NCT NCT01911169)

NCT ID: NCT01911169

Last Updated: 2017-10-27

Results Overview

Measures were be performed with a Phillips iU22 Ultrasound system and a L9-3 9 mHz probe in 2D mode by a single operator using EKG gating. Baseline measures of brachial artery diameter will be made after the 10 minutes of rest. The blood pressure cuff, placed on the ipsilateral forearm, was inflated to 50 mmHg above the patient's systolic blood pressure for five minutes and then released. Endothelium-dependent FMD was measured continuously during and for three minutes after cuff release. Subjects rested for 10 minutes. Then, endothelium-independent dilation was measured 3 minutes after administration of 0.4 mg of sublingual nitroglycerine. The outcome (%FMD) was the difference between the average endothelium dependent diameter after cuff deflation and the average baseline diameter. The absolute difference between the % FMD at baseline and 16 week follow up was reported.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

9 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

from zero to sixteen weeks

Results posted on

2017-10-27

Participant Flow

Initially, subjects will be recruited from the MUSC/UMA clinics. Once interest is confirmed by the subject, study personnel completed a chart review to determine if basic inclusion/exclusion criteria is met. If pre-screen criteria were met, a screening visit was scheduled where the informed consent process will be completed by PI/Sub-I.

72 SLE patients were identified with a low 25(OH)D level. Of these, 56 failed further pre-screening based on disease activity, medication use, and known cardiovascular disease. Of the 16 who underwent a screening visit, 7 patients failed to meet criteria for enrollment. Nine patients met inclusion and exclusion criteria and were randomized.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Vitamin D 5000
5,000 IU vitamin D (cholecalciferol) given orally daily Cholecalciferol: 5,000 International units versus 400 international units as an active comparator
Vitamin D 400
cholecalciferol 400 IU daily by mouth Cholecalciferol: 5,000 International units versus 400 international units as an active comparator
Overall Study
STARTED
6
3
Overall Study
COMPLETED
6
3
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Vitamin D to Improve Endothelial Function in SLE

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Vitamin D 5000
n=6 Participants
5,000 IU vitamin D (cholecalciferol) given orally daily Cholecalciferol: 5,000 International units versus 400 international units as an active comparator
Vitamin D 400
n=3 Participants
cholecalciferol 400 IU daily by mouth Cholecalciferol: 5,000 International units versus 400 international units as an active comparator
Total
n=9 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 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
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: from zero to sixteen weeks

Measures were be performed with a Phillips iU22 Ultrasound system and a L9-3 9 mHz probe in 2D mode by a single operator using EKG gating. Baseline measures of brachial artery diameter will be made after the 10 minutes of rest. The blood pressure cuff, placed on the ipsilateral forearm, was inflated to 50 mmHg above the patient's systolic blood pressure for five minutes and then released. Endothelium-dependent FMD was measured continuously during and for three minutes after cuff release. Subjects rested for 10 minutes. Then, endothelium-independent dilation was measured 3 minutes after administration of 0.4 mg of sublingual nitroglycerine. The outcome (%FMD) was the difference between the average endothelium dependent diameter after cuff deflation and the average baseline diameter. The absolute difference between the % FMD at baseline and 16 week follow up was reported.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Repleted Vitamin D
n=6 Participants
Participants whose final serum 25(OH) vitamin D was \> 32 ng/ml after 16 weeks of oral vitamin D
Not Repleted Vitamin D
n=3 Participants
Participants whose vitamin D therapy failed to replete final serum levels to \> 32 ng/ml after 16 weeks of treatment
Change at Week 16 in % Flow Mediated Dilation in Those Who Did and Did Not Replete Vitamin D
1.4 Absolute change in % FMD
Standard Deviation 4.3
-4.2 Absolute change in % FMD
Standard Deviation 2.7

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: from zero to sixteen weeks

This outcome was not measured as planned

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Vitamin D 5000

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Vitamin D 400

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

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Vitamin D 5000
n=6 participants at risk
5,000 IU vitamin D (cholecalciferol) given orally daily Cholecalciferol: 5,000 International units versus 400 international units as an active comparator
Vitamin D 400
n=3 participants at risk
cholecalciferol 400 IU daily by mouth Cholecalciferol: 5,000 International units versus 400 international units as an active comparator
Cardiac disorders
hypotension
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/3

Additional Information

Dr. James Oates

Medical University of South Carolina

Phone: 843-789-6797

Results disclosure agreements

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