Vitamin D for mental health in university students
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Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving vitamin D supplements to university students who are low in vitamin D can improve their mental health. If you are a student aged 18-22 with a vitamin D deficiency and no major health or medication issues, you may be eligible.
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Who can take part
- You must be a university student aged 18 to 22.
- You must have vitamin D levels below 20 ng/mL (deficient).
- You cannot be allergic to vitamin D supplements like Diviton or Vidrop.
- You cannot be taking certain medications that affect vitamin D (seizure drugs, steroids, some antibiotics/antifungals).
- You cannot have a diagnosed psychiatric illness or be taking psychiatric medications (antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics).
- You cannot have a history of liver or kidney disease.
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