Does vitamin D supplementation reduce mortality for older adults?: a pilot trial [ 2010 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Rachel Neale (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Jolieke Van Der Pols ,  Prof Bruce Armstrong ,  Prof Dallas English ,  Prof Michael Kimlin
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Brief description Studies suggest that people with low vitamin D may have increased risks of some chronic diseases and early death. This has prompted calls to introduce population-wide vitamin D supplementation, although there is no good evidence from clinical trials. In a landmark 2008 report, the International Agency for Research on Cancer called for randomised trials of high-dose vitamin D supplementation. We plan to pilot such a trial, to inform implementation of a large-scale chemoprevention trial.

Funding Amount $AUD 443,311.03

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant