A Study of Changes in Bone Mineral Density as a Function of Consuming Two Different Forms of Calcium Carbonate

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Osteopenia, Osteoporosis

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine whether consuming calcium carbonate that has been micronized is more effective than the traditional form of calcium carbonate in maintaining or increasing bone mineral density in people who are currently taking bisphosphonates or other bone-health medications.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01857154

Run by

Integrative Health Technologies, Inc.

People needed

160

Starts

2013-05-01

Expected to finish

2014-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-11-25

Who can join

Age: 21 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Must currently be under the care of a physician and taking prescription medication for bone health
• Must ensure with medical provider that there are no medical conditions that would preclude participation
• Must be able to swallow capsules
• Must be age 21 or above
• Must agree to follow study requirements as set forth in Informed Consent

You may not qualify if…

• Men and women not currently taking prescription medication for bone health
• Conditions that inhibit gastrointestinal absorption of supplements
• Men and women less than 21 years of age
• Pregnant or breast feeding

Where it is running

• Integrative Health Technologies — San Antonio, Texas, United States (enrolling)

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