Can vitamin d help control diabetes? new trial tests high doses
NCT ID NCT07321223
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two different doses of vitamin D supplements in 108 adults with type 2 diabetes who also have low vitamin D levels. Researchers will measure changes in blood sugar and HbA1c over time to see if higher doses improve diabetes control. Participants must be aged 40-70 and taking only metformin.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Vitamin D
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that correcting vitamin D deficiency helps control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no placebo group, so results may not be conclusive. Vitamin D is generally safe, but high doses can cause side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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PAF Hospital
Islamabad, Pakistan
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