Worsening of clinical status · individuals with moderate to severe disease
Summary of Findings Table ‐ Vitamin D showed no clear difference in worsening of clinical status compared with placebo or standard care alone (low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Quality of life, including fatigue and neurological functioning; · individuals with moderate to severe disease
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
Adverse events: all grades · individuals with moderate to severe disease
It is very uncertain whether summary of Findings Table ‐ Vitamin D changes adverse events (any grade) compared with placebo or standard care alone (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Serious adverse events · individuals with moderate to severe disease
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
Serum/plasma retinol (μmol/L) · general population over 2 years of age
1 finding from 1 review
All‐cause mortality · general population over 2 years of age
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
All‐cause morbidity · general population over 2 years of age
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
Pre‐eclampsia · women during pregnancy
A dose of vitamin D 4000 IU/d or more showed no clear difference in pre‐eclampsia compared with 3999 IU/d or less alone or with any other nutrient (low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Gestational diabetes · women during pregnancy
A dose of vitamin D 4000 IU/d or more showed no clear difference in gestational diabetes compared with 3999 IU/d or less alone or with any other nutrient (low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Preterm birth · women during pregnancy
A dose of vitamin D 4000 IU/d or more showed no clear difference in preterm birth compared with 3999 IU/d or less alone or with any other nutrient (low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Low birthweight · women during pregnancy
A dose of vitamin D 4000 IU/d or more showed no clear difference in low birthweight compared with 3999 IU/d or less alone or with any other nutrient (low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Hypercalcaemia · Adults with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis
Meta-analysis of randomised trials of vitamin D supplementation for Risk of hypercalcaemia: RR 3.80 (95% CI 0.90 to 16.12), not statistically significant. Umbrella review outcome-level evidence grade: No conclusion.
1 finding from 1 review
Subperiosteal erosions · Adults with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis
Meta-analysis of randomised trials of vitamin D supplementation for Subperiosteal erosions: RR 0.41 (95% CI 0.07 to 2.38), not statistically significant. Umbrella review outcome-level evidence grade: No conclusion.
1 finding from 1 review
All‐cause mortality · Adults with chronic kidney disease not requiring dialysis
Meta-analysis of randomised trials of vitamin D supplementation for Mortality: RR 1.40 (95% CI 0.38 to 5.15), not statistically significant. Umbrella review outcome-level evidence grade: No conclusion.
1 finding from 1 review
Creatinine clearance · Adults with chronic kidney disease not requiring dialysis
Meta-analysis of randomised trials of vitamin D supplementation for Creatinine clearance: WMD -1.68 (95% CI -6.92 to 3.56), not statistically significant. Umbrella review outcome-level evidence grade: No conclusion.
1 finding from 1 review
WMD -1.68 [-6.92, 3.56]
4 studies
GRADE not reported
Risk of hyperphosphataemia · Adults with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis
Meta-analysis of randomised trials of vitamin D supplementation for Risk of hyperphosphataemia: RR 1.57 (95% CI 0.97 to 2.54), not statistically significant. Umbrella review outcome-level evidence grade: No conclusion.
1 finding from 1 review
Fracture · Adults with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis
Meta-analysis of randomised trials of vitamin D supplementation for Fractures: RR 1.00 (95% CI 0.06 to 15.41), not statistically significant. Umbrella review outcome-level evidence grade: No conclusion.
1 finding from 1 review
RR 1.00 [0.06, 15.41]
4 studies
GRADE not reported
Hypercalcaemia · Adults with chronic kidney disease not requiring dialysis
Meta-analysis of randomised trials of vitamin D supplementation for Risk of hypercalcaemia: RR 3.04 (95% CI 1.17 to 7.90), statistically significant. Umbrella review outcome-level evidence grade: Suggestive.
1 finding from 1 review
Parathyroid hormone · Adults with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis
Meta-analysis of randomised trials of vitamin D supplementation for Parathyroid hormone: WMD -196.05 (95% CI -298.43 to -93.66), statistically significant. Umbrella review outcome-level evidence grade: Probable.
1 finding from 1 review
Risk of requiring dialysis · Adults with chronic kidney disease not requiring dialysis
Meta-analysis of randomised trials of vitamin D supplementation for Risk of requiring dialysis: RR 0.76 (95% CI 0.36 to 1.62), not statistically significant. Umbrella review outcome-level evidence grade: No conclusion.
1 finding from 1 review