Vitamin d pills tested for obese Teens' heart health

NCT ID NCT02400151

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether giving vitamin D supplements to obese teenagers, along with a healthy diet and exercise program, could improve how well their blood vessels work. 49 teens took either vitamin D or a placebo for 90 days. The main goal was to see changes in blood vessel function, which is important for heart health.

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 successful, this could show that adding vitamin D to diet and exercise helps improve blood vessel health in obese teens, pointing toward a simple supplement to reduce heart risks.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with only 49 participants. Results may not apply to all teens, and vitamin D alone is unlikely to be a major solution for obesity-related problems.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHRU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau

    Nîmes, 30029, France

  • Institut Saint Pierre

    Palavas-les-Flots, 34250, France