Vitamin D for dialysis patients

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This study will test whether “natural” vitamin D (called colecalciferol, and made by the body when sunlight falls on the skin) improves the health of patients on dialysis treatment.

What's involved

If you take part, you will be chosen at random to either take high dose of vitamin D or not to take any vitamin D. You will take this once every 2 weeks. Every 3 months, one of our research team will give you a new prescription (usually meet you when you're on diaysis). There are no extra hospital visits.

How do I take part?

Patients undergoing dialysis at Arrowe Park Hospital are eligible. You will be approached during your routine dialysis appointment. You can also speak to your kidney doctor at your next appointment.