A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of Vitamin D supplementation in the management of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (the VIDEO study)

ISRCTN ISRCTN94818153
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN94818153
Secondary identifying numbers 15622
Submission date
05/04/2005
Registration date
03/05/2005
Last edited
20/03/2017
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

http://www.ctu.mrc.ac.uk/research_areas/study_details.aspx?s=43

Contact information

Dr Richard Keen
Scientific

Metabolic Unit
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore
Brockley Hill
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
United Kingdom

Study information

Study designRandomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Hospital
Study typeTreatment
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet
Scientific titleA randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of Vitamin D supplementation in the management of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (the VIDEO study)
Study acronymVIDEO (VItamin D Evaluation in Osteoarthritis)
Study objectivesVitamin D supplementation may reduce the rate of disease progression and improve symptoms in participants with knee osteoarthritis.

On 29/03/2011 the anticipated end date was changed from 31/01/2009 to 31/08/2011.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedKnee osteoarthritis
InterventionParticipants will be randomised to receive oral vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 800 IU/day (20 µg/day) or matching placebo tablets.
Intervention typeSupplement
Primary outcome measureRadiological progression of knee OA in medial joint compartment at 36 months
Secondary outcome measures1. Radiological progression of knee OA in other joint compartments
2. Reduction in pain and functional disability
3. Improvement in quality of life
Overall study start date01/02/2004
Completion date31/08/2011

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexBoth
Target number of participants800 (478 achieved as of 08/08)
Key inclusion criteria1. Participants aged over 50
2. Male or female
3. Ambulatory (not wheelchair bound)
4. Able and willing to attend or comply with treatment and follow-up
5. Radiological evidence of early disease at medial tibio-femoral knee compartment (modified Kellgren & Lawrence [k&l] score 2/3, joint space width [JSW] >1 mm)
6. Pain in knee for most days of previous month
7. Written informed consent
Key exclusion criteria1. Secondary osteoarthritis (OA), septic arthritis, gout, Wilson's disease, Paget's disease, pseudo gout
2. History of inflammatory arthritis
3. Knee stiffness >30 minutes duration
4. Current user of cod liver oil or vitamin D supplementation
5. Current use of glucosamine or chondroitin for less than 3 months
6. History of hyperparathyroidism or osteomalacia
7. Current use of anti-epileptic medication
8. Current use of bisphosphonates or use within 2 years
9. History of hypercalcaemia or hypercalciuria
10. History of hyperthyroidism, sarcoidosis
11. History of renal stones
12. Previous intra-articular injection: steroid within 3 months, hyalgan within 6 months
13. Previous knee surgery or arthroscopy within 6 months
14. History of osteoporotic fracture
15. History of cancer within last 5 years, excluding skin cancer
16. Serious psychiatric disorders including dementia
17. Inability to understand the procedures
18. Inability to attend or comply with treatment or follow-up scheduling
19. Pregnancy
Date of first enrolment01/02/2004
Date of final enrolment31/08/2011

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • England
  • United Kingdom

Study participating centre

Metabolic Unit
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
United Kingdom

Sponsor information

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (UK)
Not defined

RNOH Stanmore
Brockley Hill
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
United Kingdom

ROR logo "ROR" https://ror.org/043j9bc42

Funders

Funder type

Charity

Arthritis Research Campaign 15622

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 01/11/2016 Yes No
Results article sub study results 01/09/2017 Yes No

Editorial Notes

20/03/2017: Publication reference added.