Vitamin D3 for heart nerve health in men with epilepsy
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This study tests whether taking vitamin D3 supplements can improve how well the nerves controlling your heart work in men with epilepsy who have low vitamin D levels. If you have low vitamin D from taking certain epilepsy medicines, this trial may help understand if vitamin D can support your heart health.
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Who can take part
- You are a man between 20 and 40 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with epilepsy by a neurologist and have had at least two seizures more than 24 hours apart.
- A blood test shows your vitamin D level is below 30 ng/mL.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 24.9 (normal weight range).
- You have been taking one of these epilepsy medicines for 6 months to 2 years: carbamazepine, phenytoin, or phenobarbital.
- You are not taking any other medicines that affect the brain or nervous system, and you do not have certain other health conditions (like heart disease, diabetes, or kidney problems).
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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