Almonds vs. vitamin d: a nutty new way to heal broken bones?
NCT ID NCT07153302
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether eating almonds can help heal broken thigh and shin bones as effectively as vitamin D supplements, but with fewer side effects and lower cost. The trial will include 136 adults with these fractures, who will receive either almonds, vitamin D, or both, and their bone healing will be tracked with X-rays over 13 weeks. The goal is to see if almonds can be a safe, affordable alternative for bone fracture recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- sweet almonds (Prunus dulcis)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, almonds could offer a safe, low-cost alternative to vitamin D supplements for helping bone fractures heal.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 136 people. Almonds may not work as well as vitamin D, and eating too many can cause side effects. Results may not apply to everyone.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CALLUS BRIDGING are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
The Aga Khan University
RECRUITINGKarachi, 74800, Pakistan
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Vitamin d may unlock iron absorption in IBD patients
- Does vitamin d help broken bones heal? new study investigates
- Does vitamin d boost IVF success? new study investigates
- Fish waste vitamin d put to the test against synthetic supplements
- Can exercise raise vitamin d levels in postnatal women?
- Could a simple supplement shrink fibroids and prevent surgery?