Vitamin d pills tested to boost foot surgery recovery

NCT ID NCT04772196

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether taking vitamin D supplements can improve healing and reduce problems like infection or poor wound healing after foot fusion surgery. About 90 adults having ankle or big toe fusion will take vitamin D or standard care. Researchers will track complications for 6 months after surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Vitamin D3

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show that vitamin D supplements help people recover better after foot fusion surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small study. Vitamin D may not speed healing or prevent complications, and results may not apply to everyone.

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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