Effects of Vitamin D on the Behaviours, Mental, and Physical Health of Prisoners
Mental Wellbeing, Depression, Anxiety, Bone Density, Low
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Mental Wellbeing focused on measuring Anxiety, Depression, Behaviour, Mental health, Mental wellbeing, Physical health, Bone health, Prisoners
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Long-term Residents (with minimum 1 year) Biological Male adults (+18) Have been residents for minimum of 3 months Understanding of the English language Exclusion Criteria: Short term Residents (<1 year), residents at end of their sentence Residents with conditions impacting nutrient absorption i.e. Crohn's disease/celiac disease Residents already taking calcitriol (an active form of VD) Any medical condition that would preclude a participant from taking VD supplements Any medical condition which could interfere with VD metabolism
Sites / Locations
- HMP HuntercombeRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Vitamin D Group
Control Group
All participants in this group will receive cholecalciferol (VD3 25μg) tablets, one to be taken per day.
Will receive no vitamin D supplements.