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Study aim
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Effect of vitamin D and magnesium co-supplementation on cognitive function and C-reactive protein level in patients with type 2 diabetes
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Design
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A double-blind, randomized, parallel group, placebo-control trial on 64 patients with type 2 diabetes. creating a random sequence is done through block randomization by R software.
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Settings and conduct
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This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. 64 people recruitment from Afzalipour Hospital in Kerman with a history of type 2 diabetes for at least 5 years with age 40-65 years old, randomly assigned to receive either 1000 IU vitamin D and 100 mg magnesium elemental (as magnesium oxide) twice a day for 12 weeks (group 1; n = 32) or placebo (group 2; n = 32) for 12 weeks. Cognition, 25 (OH) Vit D, FBS, HbA1c, CRP, body composition, blood pressure are measured at the study baseline and after 12 weeks of intervention. In this study, the researcher, the patients are blinded.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Diagnosis of diabetes by a specialist, at least 5 years of history of diabetes, HbA1C< 8.5%, Age between 40 to 65 years old, Not receiving CNS-related medications, No change in the types or doses of medications in the last 3 months before the trial
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Intervention groups
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Intervention group: 32 participates with type 2 diabetes who take 1000 IU vitamin D and 100 mg magnesium elemental (as magnesium oxide) twice a day for 12 weeks.
Control group: 32 participates with type 2 diabetes who take placebo containing maltodextrin and looks similar to the original supplements twice a day for 12 weeks.
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Main outcome variables
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Cognitive function, executive function, verbal memory, attention, information processing speed, CRP level