Effectiveness of Vitamin C Supplementation in Treatment of Rickets
Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Mar 26, 2022
Trial Information
Current as of August 23, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
* Population of study \& disease condition The study will include 88 infants and children with nutritional rickets
* Study setting:
The patients will be recruited from out-patient clinic of Cairo University Children's Hospital.
- Inclusion criteria: Any infant or child between 6 months and 3 years with nutritional rickets
* Exclusion criteria:
1. Unwilling to participate in the study.
2. Non nutritional causes of rickets as hypoparathyroidism, renal causes, chronic liver disease, and malabsorption.
3. Children on vitamin C supplements above Recommended Daily allowance
* Methodolog...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Clinical diagnosis:
- • Nutritional rickets in infants or children between 6 months and 3 years.
- • Normal liver and kidney functions.
- • The parents must be compliant to the clinic visits and the treatment doses.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Unwilling to participate in the study.
- • Non nutritional causes of rickets as hypoparathyroidism, renal causes, chronic liver disease, and malabsorption.
- • Children on vitamin C supplements above RDA.
About Cairo University
Cairo University, a premier institution in Egypt, is dedicated to advancing medical research and education through innovative clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on improving healthcare outcomes, the university collaborates with various stakeholders to conduct rigorous scientific studies that address critical health challenges. Leveraging its extensive resources and expert faculty, Cairo University aims to contribute valuable insights to the medical community and enhance patient care both locally and globally. Through its commitment to ethical research practices and excellence, the university plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare in the region.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Cairo, , Egypt
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Fatina Fadel, Prof
Principal Investigator
Professor of Pediatrics Faculty of Medicine Cairo University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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