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EffCaMgCit to Prevent Mineral Metabolism and Renal Complications of Chronic PPI Therapy

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Osteoporosis
Hypomagnesemia
Interventions
Drug: EffCaMgCit
Other: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT05998863
Lead Sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Brief Summary

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used for the control of gastric ulcer-gastritis, erosive esophagitis (gastroesophageal reflux disease), peptic ulcer disease (duodenal ulcer), and heartburn. Despite their efficacy, their use has been implicated in possibly causing fragility fractures (osteoporosis), hypomagnesemia (magnesium deficiency) and increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The current trial represents the investigators ongoing effort to discern whether these complications could be averted by effervescent calcium magnesium citrate (EffCaMgCit).

Detailed Description

In the current proposal, the investigators wish to conduct a 1-year treatment trial, directed at obtaining more definitive evidence that EffCaMgCit overcomes all three complications of PPI.

Aim 1. To test the hypothesis that EffCaMgCit would prevent/treat osteoporosis, by suppressing parathyroid function and bone resorption, thereby stabilizing bone mineral density (BMD). The critical endpoint will be overall change in BMD T-Score and Z-Score from baseline to the end of study. Secondary endpoints will be the change in serum PTH and C-terminal telopeptide (CTX).

Aim 2. To test the hypothesis that EffCaMgCit would prevent/treat hypomagnesemia/magnesium deficiency, by providing bioavailable magnesium. The critical endpoint will be the overall change in the fractional excretion of magnesium (FEMg) and free muscle magnesium by MRS from baseline to the end of study. Secondary endpoints will be the change in serum and urinary magnesium.

Aim 3. To test the hypothesis that EffCaMgCit would reduce the risk of CKD during PPI use by averting putative hypomagnesemia/magnesium deficiency and neutralizing acid load. The investigators propose that PPI causes hypomagnesemia/magnesium deficiency and confers an acid load, - factors implicated for incident CKD and its progression. EffCaMgCit is expected to avert incident CKD by providing bioavailable magnesium and alkali load. Critical endpoints will be the overall change in endogenous creatinine clearance, urinary alpha-1 microglobulin, and a measure of acid-base status.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
56
Inclusion Criteria
  • Ambulatory adult subjects (> 21 years of age) of either gender of any ethnicity
  • Must have taken PPI (omeprazole or equivalent ≥ 20 mg/day, ≥ three times per week, for at least 2 months)
  • Expected to continue at a similar dosage
  • Stage 1 hypertension (with systolic blood pressure <140 and diastolic <90)
  • Controlled diabetes mellitus Type II with HbA1C less than 7%
Exclusion Criteria
  • End-stage renal failure on dialysis
  • Hypercalcemia,
  • Hypophosphatemia (serum P < 2.5 mg/dL)
  • Hypertension stage 2 or higher
  • Diabetes Type II with HbA1C ≥ 7%
  • Treatment with adrenocorticosteroids, diuretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents - - Regular dose of magnesium supplements, bisphosphonate, teriparatide, denosumab or selective estrogen receptor modulators
  • Required to take calcium

Inclusion/exclusion of other drugs or conditions will be considered on an individual basis.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
EffCaMgCitEffCaMgCit38 meq (760 mg) Ca, 20 meq (243 mg) Mg, and 100 meq total citrate per day; designed to be added to 6 oz water for 1-2 minutes, to be dissolved/suspended before swallowing.
PlaceboPlaceboEach sachet of Placebo will contain microcrystalline cellulose, but no calcium, magnesium or citrate. Placebo will be added to 6 oz water for 1-2 minutes, to be dissolved/suspended before swallowing.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in Bone Mineral Density (BMD) T-Score at 1 YearBaseline and 1 year

Change in Bone Mineral Density (BMD) T-Score from baseline to 1 Year as measured by dual photon absorptiometry. The range, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), for T-Score is: -1 and above = Normal, Between -1 and -2.5 = Osteopenia, -2.5 and below = osteoporosis.

Change From Baseline in the Fractional Excretion of Magnesium (FEMg) at 1 YearBaseline and 1 year

Change From Baseline in the Fractional Excretion of Magnesium (FEMg) at 1 Year as measured by the ratio of magnesium clearance and creatinine clearance, using 24-h urinary magnesium and creatinine and corresponding serum magnesium and creatinine obtained post meal/load.

Change from baseline in endogenous creatinine clearance at 1 year.Baseline and 1 year

Change from baseline in endogenous creatinine clearance at 1 year. Endogenous creatinine clearance will be obtained by using 24-h urinary creatinine and post-meal/load venous blood sample ((uCr, mg/24hr) / (sCr, mg/dL \* 14.4)) as well as using the Cockcroft and Gault formula (\[(140 - age) x TBW\] / (Scr x 72) (x 0.85 for females)).

Change From Baseline in Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Z-Score at 1 YearBaseline and 1 year

Change From Baseline in Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Z-Score at 1 Year as measured by dual photon absorptiometry. Outcome is considered positive if the Z Score after one year of treatment becomes less negative (less than -2). There is no specific score range for the Z Score.

Change From Baseline in Free Muscle Magnesium at 1 YearBaseline and 1 year

Change From baseline in free muscle magnesium at 1 year as assessed by measuring intracellular Mg in a calf muscle, by using 31P (Phosphorous) magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in C-terminal telopeptide (CTX)Baseline and 1 year

Change from baseline in serum bone resorption marker C-terminal telopeptide (CTX) at 1 year will be measured by lab finding utilizing ELISA CTX-I (CrossLaps).

Change in Urine MagnesiumBaseline and 1 year

Change from baseline in urine magnesium at 1 year measured by atomic absorption.

Change in Serum Parathyroid Function (PTH)Baseline and 1 year

Change from baseline in serum parathyroid function (PTH) at 1 year will be measured by Biomerica Intact-PTH ELISA.

Change in Serum MagnesiumBaseline and 1 year

Change from baseline in serum magnesium at 1 year will be measured by ion selective electrode.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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Dallas, Texas, United States

UT Southwestern Medical Center

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Dallas, Texas, United States

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