Vitamin D Treatment to Patients Suffering From Chronic Pain and Vitamin D Hypovitaminosis

A Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Check Whether Vitamin D Will Lead to a Decrease in Pain Intensity in Patients Suffering From Chronic Pain and Hypovitaminosis D

The objective of this study is to check whether vitamin D will lead to a decrease in pain intensity compare to placebo, in patients suffering from chronic pain.

Vitamin D is a complex nutrient that functions as a hormone to benefit numerous body tissues.

Vitamin D is naturally produced by skin exposed to ultraviolet B. Despite the fact that Israel is a sunny country, a majority of all patients, and particularly those with pain, have inadequate intake of vitamin D.

Vitamin D therapy is easy for patients to self administer, well tolerated, and very economical.

In this study, we'll check whether vitamin D will lead to a decrease in pain intensity in patients suffering from chronic low back pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• men and women over 18, who suffer from chronic pain and hypovitaminosis D

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients that are treated with vitamin D