Status:

COMPLETED

Evaluating the Effect of SOLIUS UV Light Source in Improving Vitamin D Status

Lead Sponsor:

Boston University

Conditions:

Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D Insufficiency

Eligibility:

All Genders

22+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the SOLIUS System in improving serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in vitamin D deficient/ insufficient adults of various skin type...

Detailed Description

Study enrollment Approximately 100 healthy adults will be enrolled ages 22 or older; both sexes, for vitamin D deficiency screening in order to enroll 80 adults with vitamin D deficiency/insufficienc...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age at least 22 years old
  • Male or Female
  • Skin Type I-VI
  • Women of child bearing potential must be on birth control and not pregnant based on a negative pregnancy test at baseline.
  • Ability and Willingness to give informed consent and comply to protocol requirements
  • Serum total 25(OH)D \< 30 ng/mL at the screening

Exclusion

  • Ongoing treatment with supplemental or pharmacological doses of vitamin D, vitamin D metabolites or analogues
  • Pregnant
  • History of underlying photosensitivity
  • Use of medications that cause a photosensitivity reaction (including but not limited to): tetracycline, tretinoin, amiodarone, doxycycline, naproxen, diphenhydramine, methotrexate, and hydrochlorothiazide
  • History of skin cancer
  • Plan to received significant sun exposure below the 33rd parallel during study
  • Used tanning or phototherapy devices within the last 30 days
  • Vitamin D supplement use of more than 600 IUs daily
  • Systemic steroids use
  • H1 antihistamine use in the last 7 days
  • Diagnosed with light allergies (including but not limited to): actinic prurigo, polymorphous light eruption, or solar urticaria
  • Diagnosed with light sensitivities (including but not limited to): protoporphyria, photodermatitis, xeroderma pigmentosum, lupus erythematosus, chronic actinic dermatitis, or UV-sensitive syndrome

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 23 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 2 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

69 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04780776

Start Date

February 23 2022

End Date

November 2 2023

Last Update

October 22 2024

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BU School of Medicine

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02118