Vitamin d and fish oil: do they really boost bone health?
NCT ID NCT01747447
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether taking daily vitamin D and omega-3 (fish oil) supplements can improve bone density and structure in healthy adults. Researchers measured bone changes in 771 participants over time using scans and blood tests. The goal was to see if these common supplements help prevent bone loss or improve bone health.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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771 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2012
- Finished
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Aug 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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50 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Participants in VITAL (NCT 01169259) who meet the following criteria are eligible to participate in this ancillary study: * Those who are using bisphosphonates currently or within the past 2 years, or other bone-active medications currently or within the past year are not eligible for this study.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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