Effects of vitamin D3 supplementation on the recovery of hospitalized burn patients: a randomized double-blind controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Burn patients, due to their damaged skin, may not be able to synthesize vitamin D. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of vitamin D supplementation on the recovery of hospitalized burn patients.

Methods

Fifty-four patients participated in a randomized controlled trial. Eighteen patients were randomly assigned to group C (control, received gelatin soft gel as placebo), 18 patients to group D₁ (received 1000 IU/day vitamin D), and 18 patients to group D₂ (received 3000 IU/day vitamin D). After supplementation, wound biopsy and blood samples were obtained from the patients. Weight, height, 25(OH)D level, wound healing, scar formation, quality of pain, and blood parameters were evaluated.

Results

There were no significant diffe

SUBMITTER: Ghadimi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11808953 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature