Vitamin D Comparison Study

Principal Investigator: Hesham Elgouhari, MD

Study Coordinator: Vicki Munson, MS, RN, CCRC

Sub-Investigators: Wael Eid, MD; Yasir Lal, MD; Betsy Van Genderen, CNP; Julie Kittelsrud, CNP; Aaron Vasa, MD

Study Description: Vitamin D Deficiency in Subjects with Chronic Hepatitis C Compared to Healthy Volunteers

Overview: The purpose of this study is to assess the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients with chronic hepatitis C compared to a control group of healthy individuals.

This is a comparison study between two different populations: the study group and the control group.

Study Group Inclusion Criteria:

• Men and women between 25 and 55 years of age
• Diagnosis of chronic hepatitis C

Study Group Exclusion Criteria:

• Taking a vitamin D supplement (by itself or as part of a multivitamin), a calcium supplement and/or biphosphonates
• Has acute hepatitis C infection
• Has chronic hepatitis B infection
• Had gastric bypass surgery
• Has chronic kidney disease

Control Group Inclusion Criteria:

• Men and women between 20 and 60 years of age
• Has a body mass index (BMI) between 20 and 35

Control Group Exclusion Criteria:

• Taking a vitamin D supplement (by itself or as part of a multivitamin), a calcium supplement and/or biphosphonates
• Has any significant illness or medical problem that is not under control or being controlled by medication
• History of hepatitis or abnormal liver chemistry tests
• History of intravenous drug use

Contact: Vicki Munson, MS, RN, CCRC
Phone:  (605) 322-3087
Email:   vicki.munson@avera.org