Vitamin d boost before joint surgery may cut infection risk

NCT ID NCT07006714

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looks at whether giving a single large dose of vitamin D before hip or knee replacement surgery can help prevent problems like infections in patients who have low vitamin D levels. About 200 adults with low vitamin D will take the supplement before surgery and be followed for 90 days. The goal is to see if this simple step can improve recovery and reduce hospital stays and complications.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Miami

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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