Trial Outcomes & Findings for Comparing a Novel Phototherapy Kiosk to Oral Vitamin D Supplementation (NCT NCT04556136)
NCT ID: NCT04556136
Last Updated: 2024-03-13
Results Overview
25 Hydroxyvitamin D level in the blood
COMPLETED
NA
106 participants
10 weeks
2024-03-13
Participant Flow
Recruiting efforts attempted to capture a representative sample of the population including both genders, diverse ethnicities, and a range of age (18-70 years) and BMI, who have no contraindication for UVB exposure or oral vitamin D supplementation. In addition to walk-in volunteers who read medical center flyers or social media posts, or were informed through word-of-mouth, the team attended the military base Newcomer's Orientation monthly. Recruitment period 8 months.
No pre-assignment activities.
Participant milestones
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Standing Phototherapy Kiosk (SPK)
Volunteers assigned to this group were administered phototherapy treatments in a standing phototherapy kiosk once every other week, for 10 weeks. The treatment usually lasts no more than 10 minutes and is based on the Fitzpatrick skin type classification tool, which is self-reported via the computer touch screen in the kiosk.
Standing Phototherapy Kiosk: Benesol is a freestanding booth designed to deliver a small amount of targeted UVB with an interactive user interface and cloud-based software that enables patient self-care. The treatment delivery mechanism uses a metal halide lamp with a series of filters and a lens to optimize full-body exposure to the narrow spectrum (293 - 303nm) of UVB light most efficient at producing vitamin D3. The device uses software to identify patients, establish individual skin types and determine dosage. The system has been designed to manage exposure time and frequency and deliver 60% of a skin-type-adjusted Minimal Erythemal Dose (MED). The expected result for users is a rise in blood levels of 25(OH)D via the endogenous pathway.
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Oral Supplement
Volunteers assigned to this group were provided with a 10-week supply (70 pills) of a vitamin D3 supplement. Consented subjects were instructed to take one 600 IU pill by mouth each day for ten weeks. They were instructed to take this with a meal. This dose is the RDA for adults between 18 and 70 years old according to the Institute of Medicine Committee to Review Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin D and Calcium.
D3 Oral supplement: Each subject assigned to the comparison group was instructed to take one vitamin D3 pill, dispensed by the research pharmacist, each day with a meal for 70 days. Subjects were instructed not to take any additional vitamin D supplementation during the study period. This dosing frequency is consistent with the RDA recommendation. Subjects were instructed to bring their pill bottle with them when returning for their follow up appointment.
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Overall Study
STARTED
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53
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53
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Overall Study
COMPLETED
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43
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45
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Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
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10
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8
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Reasons for withdrawal
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Standing Phototherapy Kiosk (SPK)
Volunteers assigned to this group were administered phototherapy treatments in a standing phototherapy kiosk once every other week, for 10 weeks. The treatment usually lasts no more than 10 minutes and is based on the Fitzpatrick skin type classification tool, which is self-reported via the computer touch screen in the kiosk.
Standing Phototherapy Kiosk: Benesol is a freestanding booth designed to deliver a small amount of targeted UVB with an interactive user interface and cloud-based software that enables patient self-care. The treatment delivery mechanism uses a metal halide lamp with a series of filters and a lens to optimize full-body exposure to the narrow spectrum (293 - 303nm) of UVB light most efficient at producing vitamin D3. The device uses software to identify patients, establish individual skin types and determine dosage. The system has been designed to manage exposure time and frequency and deliver 60% of a skin-type-adjusted Minimal Erythemal Dose (MED). The expected result for users is a rise in blood levels of 25(OH)D via the endogenous pathway.
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Oral Supplement
Volunteers assigned to this group were provided with a 10-week supply (70 pills) of a vitamin D3 supplement. Consented subjects were instructed to take one 600 IU pill by mouth each day for ten weeks. They were instructed to take this with a meal. This dose is the RDA for adults between 18 and 70 years old according to the Institute of Medicine Committee to Review Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin D and Calcium.
D3 Oral supplement: Each subject assigned to the comparison group was instructed to take one vitamin D3 pill, dispensed by the research pharmacist, each day with a meal for 70 days. Subjects were instructed not to take any additional vitamin D supplementation during the study period. This dosing frequency is consistent with the RDA recommendation. Subjects were instructed to bring their pill bottle with them when returning for their follow up appointment.
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Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
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6
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6
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Overall Study
Physician Decision
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2
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1
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Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
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2
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1
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Baseline Characteristics
Attrition resulted in the loss of 10 participants from the Kiosk Group and 8 participants from the Oral Supplement Group.
Baseline characteristics by cohort
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Standing Phototherapy Kiosk (SPK)
n=53 Participants
Volunteers assigned to this group were administered phototherapy treatments in a standing phototherapy kiosk once every other week, for 10 weeks. The treatment usually lasts no more than 10 minutes and is based on the Fitzpatrick skin type classification tool, which is self-reported via the computer touch screen in the kiosk.
Standing Phototherapy Kiosk: Benesol is a freestanding booth designed to deliver a small amount of targeted UVB with an interactive user interface and cloud-based software that enables patient self-care. The treatment delivery mechanism uses a metal halide lamp with a series of filters and a lens to optimize full-body exposure to the narrow spectrum (293 - 303nm) of UVB light most efficient at producing vitamin D3. The device uses software to identify patients, establish individual skin types and determine dosage. The system has been designed to manage exposure time and frequency and deliver 60% of a skin-type-adjusted Minimal Erythemal Dose (MED). The expected result for users is a rise in blood levels of 25(OH)D via the endogenous pathway.
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Oral Supplement
n=53 Participants
Volunteers assigned to this group were provided with a 10-week supply (70 pills) of a vitamin D3 supplement. Consented subjects were instructed to take one 600 IU pill by mouth each day for ten weeks. They were instructed to take this with a meal. This dose is the RDA for adults between 18 and 70 years old according to the Institute of Medicine Committee to Review Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin D and Calcium.
D3 Oral supplement: Each subject assigned to the comparison group was instructed to take one vitamin D3 pill, dispensed by the research pharmacist, each day with a meal for 70 days. Subjects were instructed not to take any additional vitamin D supplementation during the study period. This dosing frequency is consistent with the RDA recommendation. Subjects were instructed to bring their pill bottle with them when returning for their follow up appointment.
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Total
n=106 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
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Age, Categorical
<=18 years
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0 Participants
n=53 Participants
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0 Participants
n=53 Participants
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0 Participants
n=106 Participants
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Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
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52 Participants
n=53 Participants
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49 Participants
n=53 Participants
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101 Participants
n=106 Participants
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Age, Categorical
>=65 years
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1 Participants
n=53 Participants
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4 Participants
n=53 Participants
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5 Participants
n=106 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Female
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32 Participants
n=43 Participants • Attrition resulted in the loss of 10 participants from the Kiosk Group and 8 participants from the Oral Supplement Group.
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25 Participants
n=45 Participants • Attrition resulted in the loss of 10 participants from the Kiosk Group and 8 participants from the Oral Supplement Group.
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57 Participants
n=88 Participants • Attrition resulted in the loss of 10 participants from the Kiosk Group and 8 participants from the Oral Supplement Group.
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Sex: Female, Male
Male
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11 Participants
n=43 Participants • Attrition resulted in the loss of 10 participants from the Kiosk Group and 8 participants from the Oral Supplement Group.
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20 Participants
n=45 Participants • Attrition resulted in the loss of 10 participants from the Kiosk Group and 8 participants from the Oral Supplement Group.
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31 Participants
n=88 Participants • Attrition resulted in the loss of 10 participants from the Kiosk Group and 8 participants from the Oral Supplement Group.
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Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
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7 Participants
n=43 Participants • Attrition resulted in the loss of 8 participants from the Oral Supplement Grp and 10 participants from the Kiosk Grp.
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8 Participants
n=45 Participants • Attrition resulted in the loss of 8 participants from the Oral Supplement Grp and 10 participants from the Kiosk Grp.
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15 Participants
n=88 Participants • Attrition resulted in the loss of 8 participants from the Oral Supplement Grp and 10 participants from the Kiosk Grp.
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Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
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36 Participants
n=43 Participants • Attrition resulted in the loss of 8 participants from the Oral Supplement Grp and 10 participants from the Kiosk Grp.
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37 Participants
n=45 Participants • Attrition resulted in the loss of 8 participants from the Oral Supplement Grp and 10 participants from the Kiosk Grp.
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73 Participants
n=88 Participants • Attrition resulted in the loss of 8 participants from the Oral Supplement Grp and 10 participants from the Kiosk Grp.
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Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
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0 Participants
n=43 Participants • Attrition resulted in the loss of 8 participants from the Oral Supplement Grp and 10 participants from the Kiosk Grp.
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0 Participants
n=45 Participants • Attrition resulted in the loss of 8 participants from the Oral Supplement Grp and 10 participants from the Kiosk Grp.
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0 Participants
n=88 Participants • Attrition resulted in the loss of 8 participants from the Oral Supplement Grp and 10 participants from the Kiosk Grp.
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Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
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0 Participants
n=43 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed is different from the number enrolled.
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0 Participants
n=45 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed is different from the number enrolled.
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0 Participants
n=88 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed is different from the number enrolled.
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
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0 Participants
n=43 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed is different from the number enrolled.
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0 Participants
n=45 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed is different from the number enrolled.
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0 Participants
n=88 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed is different from the number enrolled.
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
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0 Participants
n=43 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed is different from the number enrolled.
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0 Participants
n=45 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed is different from the number enrolled.
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0 Participants
n=88 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed is different from the number enrolled.
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
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5 Participants
n=43 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed is different from the number enrolled.
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7 Participants
n=45 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed is different from the number enrolled.
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12 Participants
n=88 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed is different from the number enrolled.
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Race (NIH/OMB)
White
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27 Participants
n=43 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed is different from the number enrolled.
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20 Participants
n=45 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed is different from the number enrolled.
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47 Participants
n=88 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed is different from the number enrolled.
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Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
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7 Participants
n=43 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed is different from the number enrolled.
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8 Participants
n=45 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed is different from the number enrolled.
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15 Participants
n=88 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed is different from the number enrolled.
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
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4 Participants
n=43 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed is different from the number enrolled.
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10 Participants
n=45 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed is different from the number enrolled.
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14 Participants
n=88 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed is different from the number enrolled.
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Region of Enrollment
United States
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43 participants
n=43 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed differs from the number enrolled.
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45 participants
n=45 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed differs from the number enrolled.
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88 participants
n=88 Participants • Due to attrition, the number analyzed differs from the number enrolled.
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Marital status
Single
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8 Participants
n=43 Participants • Due to attrition, the number of subjects analyzed differs from the number enrolled.
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12 Participants
n=45 Participants • Due to attrition, the number of subjects analyzed differs from the number enrolled.
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20 Participants
n=88 Participants • Due to attrition, the number of subjects analyzed differs from the number enrolled.
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Marital status
Married
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35 Participants
n=43 Participants • Due to attrition, the number of subjects analyzed differs from the number enrolled.
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33 Participants
n=45 Participants • Due to attrition, the number of subjects analyzed differs from the number enrolled.
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68 Participants
n=88 Participants • Due to attrition, the number of subjects analyzed differs from the number enrolled.
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Military affiliation
Active duty
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22 Participants
n=43 Participants • Due to attrition, the number of subjects analyzed differs from the number enrolle.
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28 Participants
n=45 Participants • Due to attrition, the number of subjects analyzed differs from the number enrolle.
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50 Participants
n=88 Participants • Due to attrition, the number of subjects analyzed differs from the number enrolle.
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Military affiliation
Retired or prior service
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11 Participants
n=43 Participants • Due to attrition, the number of subjects analyzed differs from the number enrolle.
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8 Participants
n=45 Participants • Due to attrition, the number of subjects analyzed differs from the number enrolle.
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19 Participants
n=88 Participants • Due to attrition, the number of subjects analyzed differs from the number enrolle.
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Military affiliation
Family member
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8 Participants
n=43 Participants • Due to attrition, the number of subjects analyzed differs from the number enrolle.
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6 Participants
n=45 Participants • Due to attrition, the number of subjects analyzed differs from the number enrolle.
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14 Participants
n=88 Participants • Due to attrition, the number of subjects analyzed differs from the number enrolle.
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Military affiliation
None
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2 Participants
n=43 Participants • Due to attrition, the number of subjects analyzed differs from the number enrolle.
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3 Participants
n=45 Participants • Due to attrition, the number of subjects analyzed differs from the number enrolle.
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5 Participants
n=88 Participants • Due to attrition, the number of subjects analyzed differs from the number enrolle.
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 10 weeksPopulation: Final sample included 43 in SPK and 45 in Oral Supplement group; 10 subjects of 98 enrolled dropped out prior to the end of the study.
25 Hydroxyvitamin D level in the blood
Outcome measures
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Standing Phototherapy Kiosk (SPK)
n=43 Participants
Volunteers assigned to this group were administered phototherapy treatments in a standing phototherapy kiosk once every other week, for 10 weeks. The treatment usually lasts no more than 10 minutes and is based on the Fitzpatrick skin type classification tool, which is self-reported via the computer touch screen in the kiosk.
Standing Phototherapy Kiosk: Benesol is a freestanding booth designed to deliver a small amount of targeted UVB with an interactive user interface and cloud-based software that enables patient self-care. The treatment delivery mechanism uses a metal halide lamp with a series of filters and a lens to optimize full-body exposure to the narrow spectrum (293 - 303nm) of UVB light most efficient at producing vitamin D3. The device uses software to identify patients, establish individual skin types and determine dosage. The system has been designed to manage exposure time and frequency and deliver 60% of a skin-type-adjusted Minimal Erythemal Dose (MED). The expected result for users is a rise in blood levels of 25(OH)D via the endogenous pathway.
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Oral Supplement
n=45 Participants
Volunteers assigned to this group were provided with a 10-week supply (70 pills) of a vitamin D3 supplement. Consented subjects were instructed to take one 600 IU pill by mouth each day for ten weeks. They were instructed to take this with a meal. This dose is the RDA for adults between 18 and 70 years old according to the Institute of Medicine Committee to Review Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin D and Calcium.
D3 Oral supplement: Each subject assigned to the comparison group was instructed to take one vitamin D3 pill, dispensed by the research pharmacist, each day with a meal for 70 days. Subjects were instructed not to take any additional vitamin D supplementation during the study period. This dosing frequency is consistent with the RDA recommendation. Subjects were instructed to bring their pill bottle with them when returning for their follow up appointment.
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Serum Vitamin D Level
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30.0 ng/mL
Interval 25.8 to 37.0
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25.5 ng/mL
Interval 21.0 to 29.8
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline and 14 weeksPopulation: Final sample included 43 in SPK group and 45 in Oral supplement group; 10 of 98 dropped out
Change over time in 25(OH)D from baseline to week 14 in kiosk group versus supplement group.
Outcome measures
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Standing Phototherapy Kiosk (SPK)
n=43 Participants
Volunteers assigned to this group were administered phototherapy treatments in a standing phototherapy kiosk once every other week, for 10 weeks. The treatment usually lasts no more than 10 minutes and is based on the Fitzpatrick skin type classification tool, which is self-reported via the computer touch screen in the kiosk.
Standing Phototherapy Kiosk: Benesol is a freestanding booth designed to deliver a small amount of targeted UVB with an interactive user interface and cloud-based software that enables patient self-care. The treatment delivery mechanism uses a metal halide lamp with a series of filters and a lens to optimize full-body exposure to the narrow spectrum (293 - 303nm) of UVB light most efficient at producing vitamin D3. The device uses software to identify patients, establish individual skin types and determine dosage. The system has been designed to manage exposure time and frequency and deliver 60% of a skin-type-adjusted Minimal Erythemal Dose (MED). The expected result for users is a rise in blood levels of 25(OH)D via the endogenous pathway.
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Oral Supplement
n=45 Participants
Volunteers assigned to this group were provided with a 10-week supply (70 pills) of a vitamin D3 supplement. Consented subjects were instructed to take one 600 IU pill by mouth each day for ten weeks. They were instructed to take this with a meal. This dose is the RDA for adults between 18 and 70 years old according to the Institute of Medicine Committee to Review Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin D and Calcium.
D3 Oral supplement: Each subject assigned to the comparison group was instructed to take one vitamin D3 pill, dispensed by the research pharmacist, each day with a meal for 70 days. Subjects were instructed not to take any additional vitamin D supplementation during the study period. This dosing frequency is consistent with the RDA recommendation. Subjects were instructed to bring their pill bottle with them when returning for their follow up appointment.
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Change in Serum Vitamin D Level From Baseline to Week 14
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27 ng/mL
Interval 22.0 to 32.5
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21 ng/mL
Interval 17.0 to 30.0
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 10 weeksPopulation: Intent-to-treat analysis used to assess number consuming all of the Oral supplement and the number receiving all 6 phototherapy (SPK) treatments.
Percentage of participants with adherence to daily supplement, and Percentage of phototherapy treatments received. Adherence to daily supplement was calculated as the percentage of participants who consumed all 70 pills. Adherence to phototherapy treatments was calculated as the percentage of participants who received all 6 treatments according to protocol.
Outcome measures
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Standing Phototherapy Kiosk (SPK)
n=43 Participants
Volunteers assigned to this group were administered phototherapy treatments in a standing phototherapy kiosk once every other week, for 10 weeks. The treatment usually lasts no more than 10 minutes and is based on the Fitzpatrick skin type classification tool, which is self-reported via the computer touch screen in the kiosk.
Standing Phototherapy Kiosk: Benesol is a freestanding booth designed to deliver a small amount of targeted UVB with an interactive user interface and cloud-based software that enables patient self-care. The treatment delivery mechanism uses a metal halide lamp with a series of filters and a lens to optimize full-body exposure to the narrow spectrum (293 - 303nm) of UVB light most efficient at producing vitamin D3. The device uses software to identify patients, establish individual skin types and determine dosage. The system has been designed to manage exposure time and frequency and deliver 60% of a skin-type-adjusted Minimal Erythemal Dose (MED). The expected result for users is a rise in blood levels of 25(OH)D via the endogenous pathway.
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Oral Supplement
n=45 Participants
Volunteers assigned to this group were provided with a 10-week supply (70 pills) of a vitamin D3 supplement. Consented subjects were instructed to take one 600 IU pill by mouth each day for ten weeks. They were instructed to take this with a meal. This dose is the RDA for adults between 18 and 70 years old according to the Institute of Medicine Committee to Review Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin D and Calcium.
D3 Oral supplement: Each subject assigned to the comparison group was instructed to take one vitamin D3 pill, dispensed by the research pharmacist, each day with a meal for 70 days. Subjects were instructed not to take any additional vitamin D supplementation during the study period. This dosing frequency is consistent with the RDA recommendation. Subjects were instructed to bring their pill bottle with them when returning for their follow up appointment.
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Percentage of Participants With Adherence
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98 percentage of participants
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98 percentage of participants
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 14 weeksPopulation: Only the SPK group was asked about acceptability and satisfaction with the kiosk.
User acceptability and satisfaction with the novel kiosk on the Device Usability Scale (DUS), also referred to as System Usability Scale. The DUS was administered to the SPK Group upon completion of the study to assess user acceptability of the intervention. This 12-item Likert-type scale assessed cleanliness, ease of use, and comfort of the kiosk with a Likert-type scale where 1= Strongly disagree to 5 = Strongly agree. Minimum score = 12, maximum score = 60. Higher scores indicate greater acceptability and satisfaction with the device.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Standing Phototherapy Kiosk (SPK)
n=43 Participants
Volunteers assigned to this group were administered phototherapy treatments in a standing phototherapy kiosk once every other week, for 10 weeks. The treatment usually lasts no more than 10 minutes and is based on the Fitzpatrick skin type classification tool, which is self-reported via the computer touch screen in the kiosk.
Standing Phototherapy Kiosk: Benesol is a freestanding booth designed to deliver a small amount of targeted UVB with an interactive user interface and cloud-based software that enables patient self-care. The treatment delivery mechanism uses a metal halide lamp with a series of filters and a lens to optimize full-body exposure to the narrow spectrum (293 - 303nm) of UVB light most efficient at producing vitamin D3. The device uses software to identify patients, establish individual skin types and determine dosage. The system has been designed to manage exposure time and frequency and deliver 60% of a skin-type-adjusted Minimal Erythemal Dose (MED). The expected result for users is a rise in blood levels of 25(OH)D via the endogenous pathway.
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Oral Supplement
Volunteers assigned to this group were provided with a 10-week supply (70 pills) of a vitamin D3 supplement. Consented subjects were instructed to take one 600 IU pill by mouth each day for ten weeks. They were instructed to take this with a meal. This dose is the RDA for adults between 18 and 70 years old according to the Institute of Medicine Committee to Review Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin D and Calcium.
D3 Oral supplement: Each subject assigned to the comparison group was instructed to take one vitamin D3 pill, dispensed by the research pharmacist, each day with a meal for 70 days. Subjects were instructed not to take any additional vitamin D supplementation during the study period. This dosing frequency is consistent with the RDA recommendation. Subjects were instructed to bring their pill bottle with them when returning for their follow up appointment.
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Device Acceptability Using Device Usability Scale
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55.38 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.33
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline to 14 weeksPopulation: Subject retention at the 14-week measurement point
We examined the number of subjects remaining at 14 weeks.
Outcome measures
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Standing Phototherapy Kiosk (SPK)
n=39 Participants
Volunteers assigned to this group were administered phototherapy treatments in a standing phototherapy kiosk once every other week, for 10 weeks. The treatment usually lasts no more than 10 minutes and is based on the Fitzpatrick skin type classification tool, which is self-reported via the computer touch screen in the kiosk.
Standing Phototherapy Kiosk: Benesol is a freestanding booth designed to deliver a small amount of targeted UVB with an interactive user interface and cloud-based software that enables patient self-care. The treatment delivery mechanism uses a metal halide lamp with a series of filters and a lens to optimize full-body exposure to the narrow spectrum (293 - 303nm) of UVB light most efficient at producing vitamin D3. The device uses software to identify patients, establish individual skin types and determine dosage. The system has been designed to manage exposure time and frequency and deliver 60% of a skin-type-adjusted Minimal Erythemal Dose (MED). The expected result for users is a rise in blood levels of 25(OH)D via the endogenous pathway.
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Oral Supplement
n=41 Participants
Volunteers assigned to this group were provided with a 10-week supply (70 pills) of a vitamin D3 supplement. Consented subjects were instructed to take one 600 IU pill by mouth each day for ten weeks. They were instructed to take this with a meal. This dose is the RDA for adults between 18 and 70 years old according to the Institute of Medicine Committee to Review Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin D and Calcium.
D3 Oral supplement: Each subject assigned to the comparison group was instructed to take one vitamin D3 pill, dispensed by the research pharmacist, each day with a meal for 70 days. Subjects were instructed not to take any additional vitamin D supplementation during the study period. This dosing frequency is consistent with the RDA recommendation. Subjects were instructed to bring their pill bottle with them when returning for their follow up appointment.
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Number of Subjects Retained at 14 Weeks
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39 Participants
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41 Participants
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Adverse Events
Standing Phototherapy Kiosk (SPK)
Oral Supplement
Serious adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Other adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Additional Information
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place