Vitamin D for heart health in overweight teens
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at whether giving vitamin D can improve heart and metabolic health in overweight or obese teens who have low vitamin D levels. It may help lower risks like high blood sugar or cholesterol.
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Who can take part
- You are a student (age not specified, but likely teen) and have a parent or guardian who agrees to the study.
- Your blood vitamin D level is between 12 and 20 ng/mL (a mild deficiency).
- You are overweight or obese.
- You do not have any serious health problems that affect how your body handles vitamin D (like liver, kidney, or stomach issues).
- You have not taken vitamin D supplements in the last 3 months, and you do not have a chronic disease (like heart disease).
- You are not allergic to vitamin D or soybean oil.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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