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A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, parallel trial was conducted involving 100 females aged 18-40, all of whom presented with premenstrual syndrome at the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Avicenna Medical College Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups of equal size: One group received vitamin D supplementation at a dose of 50,000 IU every two weeks along with a daily intake of 1,000 mg of calcium, whereas the comparison group was administered a placebo under the same conditions for 12 weeks. All the participants were examined on premenstrual syndrome with the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool-Adolescent (PSST-A) questionnaire
A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, parallel trial was conducted involving 100 females aged 18-40, all of whom presented with premenstrual syndrome at the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Avicenna Medical College Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups of equal size: One group received vitamin D supplementation at a dose of 50,000 IU every two weeks along with a daily intake of 1,000 mg of calcium, whereas the comparison group was administered a placebo under the same conditions for 12 weeks. All the participants were examined on premenstrual syndrome with the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool-Adolescent (PSST-A) questionnaire
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants taking calcium and Vitamin D | Experimental | In this group participants received vitamin D supplementation at a dose of 50,000 IU every two weeks along with a daily intake of 1,000 mg of calcium for 12 weeks. Participants symptoms were assessed at baseline, one month, three months, and six months following the commencement of the study. |
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| Participants taking placebo | Placebo Comparator | In this group participants received placebo for 12 weeks. Participants symptoms were assessed at baseline, one month, three months, and six months following the commencement of the study. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin D (cholecalciferol) supplementation | Dietary Supplement | Vitamin D supplementation at a dose of 50,000 IU every two weeks along with a daily intake of 1,000 mg of calcium for 12 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Depressed mood | Outcome was assessed by using Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool-Adolescent (PSST-A) questionnaire in both groups and analyzed. | 6 Months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Decreased interest in work activities | Outcome was assessed by using Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool-Adolescent (PSST-A) questionnaire in both groups and analyzed. | 6 Months |
| Difficulty in concentration |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Avicenna Hospital Lahore | Lahore | Punjab Province | 54000 | Pakistan |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D011293 | Premenstrual Syndrome |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D008599 | Menstruation Disturbances |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D014807 | Vitamin D |
| D002762 | Cholecalciferol |
| D019587 | Dietary Supplements |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D012632 | Secosteroids |
| D013256 | Steroids |
| D000072473 | Fused-Ring Compounds |
| D011083 | Polycyclic Compounds |
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| Placebo | Other | Placebo was given for 12 weeks |
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Outcome was assessed by using Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool-Adolescent (PSST-A) questionnaire in both groups and analyzed.
| 6 Months |
| D002782 |
| Cholestenes |
| D002776 | Cholestanes |
| D013261 | Sterols |
| D008563 | Membrane Lipids |
| D008055 | Lipids |
| D005502 | Food |
| D000066888 | Diet, Food, and Nutrition |
| D010829 | Physiological Phenomena |
| D019602 | Food and Beverages |