Vitamin B12 Deficiency Clinical Trial
Verified date | March 2012 |
Source | Meir Medical Center |
Contact | n/a |
Is FDA regulated | No |
Health authority | Israel: Clalit Health Services |
Study type | Interventional |
Vitamin B12 deficiency is more widespread in the population than has been assumed so far. Since a deficiency in this vitamin can lead to irreversible neurological damage, early diagnosis is essential. Vitamin B12 is synthesized exclusively in micro-organisms, and in humans it is an essential component in methyl group transfer and cell division. The vitamin is crucially involved in the proliferation, maturation, and regeneration of neural cells. In combination with folic acid, as an enzymatic essential cofactor in the metabolism of homocysteine, vitamin B12 maintains low homocysteine levels. The aim of the present study is to investigate the relationship between religious origin and age, and Vitamin B12 and Folic acid plasma levels in non Jewish population in Western Galilee. The investigators assumption is that the results of the study will contribute to early detection and treatment of Vitamin B12 and Folic acid deficiencies in order to prevent long term complications.
Status | Completed |
Enrollment | 90 |
Est. completion date | August 2012 |
Est. primary completion date | November 2011 |
Accepts healthy volunteers | Accepts Healthy Volunteers |
Gender | Both |
Age group | 18 Years and older |
Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - Age:18 and older - Able to understand and to sign informed consent Exclusion Criteria: - Gastrointistinal Diseases - Malignancy - Psychiatric disorders - Pregnancy - Treatment with Vit B12 or Folic acid |
Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
Country | Name | City | State |
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Israel | Clalit health services | Kfar Yassif |
Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
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Meir Medical Center |
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Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
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Primary | The number of participants of each religious origin group with folic acid deficiency | The association between religious origin (Christians,Muslims and Druze) and folic acid plasma levels will be investigated by one blood analysis taken once at commence of trial (Day 1). Patients found to have low levels of this vitamin will be treated accordingly. | 10 months | No |
Primary | The number of participants of each age group with Vitamin B12 deficiency | The association between age groups (18-40, 41-65 and above 65 years old) and Vitamin B12 plasma levels will be investigated by one blood analysis taken once at commence of trial (Day 1). Patients found to have low levels of this vitamin will be treated accordingly | 10 months | No |
Primary | The number of participants of each age group with folic acid deficiency | The association between age groups (18-40, 41-65 and above 65 years old) and folic acid plasma levels will be investigated by one blood analysis taken once at commence of trial (Day 1). Patients found to have low levels of this vitamin will be treated accordingly | 10 months | No |
Primary | The number of participants of each religious origin group with Vitamin B12 deficiency | The association between religious origin (Cristians, Muslims and Druze) and Vitamin B12 plasma levels will be investigated by one blood analysis taken once at commence of trial (Day 1). Patients found to have low levels of these vitamins will be treated accordingly. | 10 months | No |
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