Vitamin d supplements may boost recovery after foot surgery

NCT ID NCT04772196

First seen Dec 16, 2025 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tests whether taking vitamin D supplements after ankle or foot fusion surgery helps bones heal better and prevents problems like infection or poor wound healing. About 90 adults having these surgeries will be followed for 6 months. Half will get vitamin D3, the other half standard care, and their complication rates will be compared.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

  • Prisma Health

    Columbia, South Carolina, 29203, United States

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