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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
NameTimeMethod
Gamma-carboxylation
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Bone turnover marker
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