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NCT Number: NCT01297361

The Association Between Religious Origin and Age, and Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid Plasma Levels in Non Jewish Population in Western Galilee

Vitamin B12 deficiency is more widespread in the population than has been assumed so far. Since a deficiency in this vitamin can lead to irreversible neurological damage, early diagnosis is essential. Vitamin B12 is synthesized exclusively in micro-organisms, and in humans it is an essential component in methyl group transfer and cell division. The vitamin is crucially involved in the proliferation, maturation, and regeneration of neural cells. In combination with folic acid, as an enzymatic essential cofactor in the metabolism of homocysteine, vitamin B12 maintains low homocysteine levels. The aim of the present study is to investigate the relationship between religious origin and age, and Vitamin B12 and Folic acid plasma levels in non Jewish population in Western Galilee. The investigators assumption is that the results of the study will contribute to early detection and treatment of Vitamin B12 and Folic acid deficiencies in order to prevent long term complications.

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Key information

Conditions

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Avitaminosis Deficiency Diseases Folic Acid Deficiency Malnutrition Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Vitamin B 12 Deficiency Vitamin B Deficiency

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Clalit health services

Kfar Yassif, 24908, Israel

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age:18 and older
  • Able to understand and to sign informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Gastrointistinal Diseases
  • Malignancy
  • Psychiatric disorders
  • Pregnancy
  • Treatment with Vit B12 or Folic acid

Treatment and study plan

blood sample

Other

Blood sampling for diagnosis of vitamins deficiencies

Primary outcomes

  1. The number of participants of each religious origin group with folic acid deficiency

    Time frame: 10 months

    The association between religious origin (Christians,Muslims and Druze) and folic acid plasma levels will be investigated by one blood analysis taken once at commence of trial (Day 1). Patients found to have low levels of this vitamin will be treated accordingly.

  2. The number of participants of each age group with Vitamin B12 deficiency

    Time frame: 10 months

    The association between age groups (18-40, 41-65 and above 65 years old) and Vitamin B12 plasma levels will be investigated by one blood analysis taken once at commence of trial (Day 1). Patients found to have low levels of this vitamin will be treated accordingly

  3. The number of participants of each age group with folic acid deficiency

    Time frame: 10 months

    The association between age groups (18-40, 41-65 and above 65 years old) and folic acid plasma levels will be investigated by one blood analysis taken once at commence of trial (Day 1). Patients found to have low levels of this vitamin will be treated accordingly

  4. The number of participants of each religious origin group with Vitamin B12 deficiency

    Time frame: 10 months

    The association between religious origin (Cristians, Muslims and Druze) and Vitamin B12 plasma levels will be investigated by one blood analysis taken once at commence of trial (Day 1). Patients found to have low levels of these vitamins will be treated accordingly.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Meir Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2012
First posted
Feb 16, 2011
Registry last updated
Apr 23, 2013

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