This randomized clinical trial evaluated three treatment approaches for children aged 6 to 12 years who had primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (night-time bedwetting) and confirmed vitamin D deficiency. Bedwetting is common in school-aged children and can affect self-esteem, social interactions, and school performance. Although desmopressin is widely used, some children do not respond adequately. Previous studies suggested that low vitamin D levels might contribute to bedwetting, raising the possibility that vitamin D supplementation could help. In this study, eligible children were randomly assigned to one of three groups: 1. vitamin D supplementation alone, 2. desmopressin alone, or 3. a combination of vitamin D and desmopressin. All participants were followed for up to six months. The primary aim was to compare the improvement in the number of wet nights per week among the three groups. Secondary assessments included treatment tolerability, changes in vitamin D levels, changes in serum sodium, and any treatment-related side effects.
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Change in number of wet nights per week at 3 months
Timeframe: Baseline and 3 months after initiation of therapy