The D-Health Trial: a large-scale population-based trial of vitamin D supplementation for improving the health of older adults [ 2017 - 2021 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Rachel Neale (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Jolieke Van Der Pols ,  Prof Alison Venn ,  Prof Bruce Armstrong ,  Prof Dallas English
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Brief description The D-Health Trial is a randomised placebo-controlled trial of vitamin D supplementation for improving the health of older Australian adults. Over 21,000 people were recruited and randomised to monthly doses of vitamin D or placebo. This grant will enable completion of the planned 5 years of supplementation and long-term follow-up of mortality and cancer. The results of the trial will inform decisions about food fortification and/or supplementation with vitamin D.

Funding Amount $AUD 2,662,171.40

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant