The Effect of Vitamin K2 on Bone Turnover
Phase 4
Completed
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis
- Registration Number
- NCT00548509
- Lead Sponsor
- Eisai Limited
- Brief Summary
To investigate the effect of menatetrenone on bone turnover in postmenopausal patients with osteoporosis. One month of menatetrenone therapy enhanced the secretion and gamma-carboxylation of osteocalcin. Moderate increases of bone resorption and formation markers were observed after 6 months. These changes may contribute to fracture prevention in patients with osteoporosis.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 131
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Gamma-carboxylation
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Bone turnover marker