A randomised cross-over trial to compare the effects of calcium citrate, dairy products and calcium-fortified fruit juice on serum calcium concentrations in normal postmenopausal wome

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Osteoporosis; Diet and Nutrition - Other diet and nutrition disorders; Musculoskeletal - Osteoporosis

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614000342617
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Auckland

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-03-31
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

Female, postmenopausal 5 years or more (menopause defined as at least 12 months since last period in a woman aged > 45 yrs with intact uterus, or serum oestradiol < 100 pmol/l with FSH > 50 IU/l in younger or hysterectomised woman).

Exclusion Criteria

Renal impairment (serum creatinine >0.15 mmol/L), chronic liver disease, untreated hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, concurrent major systemic illness (including malignancy), active major gastrointestinal disease, metabolic bone diseases, or serum ALP >normal, primary hyperparathyroidism, current or expected use of oral glucocorticoid drugs during the trial period, current or past use of bisphosphonate therapy in the preceding 2 years, use of hormone replacement therapy within the last 12 months, use of other medication known to cause osteoporosis or interfere with bone metabolism.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified