Research Projects
| Title: | High-dose-Vitamin D Supplementation for ADT_Induced Bone Loss in Older Prostate Cancer Patients |
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| Dates: | 12/17/2021 - 11/30/2026 |
| Sponsor: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | Marie Flannery, PhD, RN : Co-Investigator |
| Principal Investigator: | Luke Peppone |
| Description: | The purpose of this trial is to determine if high dose vitamin D supplementation is effective at decreasing the loss in bone mineral density in older men with prostate cancer receiving androgen deprivation therapy. Additional aims will examine the effects on muscle mass, falls, balance, and fractures. |