Vitamin D 3 and calcium carbonate supplementation for adolescents with HIV to reduce musculoskeletal morbidity and immunopathology (VITALITY trial): study protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled trial

Vitamin D 3 and calcium carbonate supplementation for adolescents with HIV to reduce musculoskeletal morbidity and immunopathology (VITALITY trial): study protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled trial

Background: Of the 2 million children living with HIV globally, 90% live in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite antiretroviral therapy, longstanding HIV infection is associated with several chronic complications in children including growth failure, particularly stunting and delayed puberty. Vitamin D defic...

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Main Authors: Dzavakwa, NV, Chisenga, M, McHugh, G, Filteau, S, Gregson, CL, Kasonka, L, Kranzer, K, Mabuda, HB, Mujuru, H, Redzo, N, Rowland-Jones, S, Schaible, UE, Simms, V, Ferrand, RA
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2022

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