Effects of Vitamin D and Fish Oil on the Kidney in Hypertensives
Launched by ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · Apr 28, 2016
Trial Information
Current as of July 01, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This ancillary study to the VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL) will test whether vitamin D3, omega-3 fatty acids, or both prevent the development and progression of kidney disease in participants with hypertension. Persons with hypertension are at high risk of kidney disease.
Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids are promising interventions for kidney disease prevention and treatment, based on results of animal-experimental models and early human studies. Because these interventions are relatively safe, inexpensive, and widely available, they may offer opportunity to substantially reduce the ...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Participants in VITAL (NCT01169259) with a self-reported physician diagnosis of hypertension are eligible to participate in this ancillary study
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
About Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine is a leading academic institution dedicated to advancing biomedical research and medical education. Situated in the Bronx, New York, it is renowned for its commitment to innovative research and training the next generation of physicians and scientists. The college actively engages in a wide range of clinical trials, focusing on translating scientific discoveries into effective therapies and improving patient care. With a collaborative approach that involves multidisciplinary teams, Albert Einstein College of Medicine aims to address significant health challenges and contribute to the global medical community through rigorous research and evidence-based practices.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Michal L Melamed, MD, MHS
Principal Investigator
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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