Calcium-Rich Food Versus Calcium Carbonate for Bone Health
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study will compare adherence, tolerability, safety, and treatment satisfaction between a calcium-rich food and a traditional calcium carbonate supplement in women ages 40 to 90 who are at increased risk for osteoporosis. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a calcium-rich food providing 500 mg of calcium from milk-derived minerals or a 500 mg calcium carbonate supplement once daily for four weeks. Participants will complete brief weekly questionnaires assessing supplement use, gastrointestinal symptoms, and treatment satisfaction. The goal of the study is to determine whether the form in which calcium is consumed influences adherence and participant experience. No blood draws, imaging studies, or other invasive procedures are involved
Who Is on the Research Team?
Jeff Zhu
Principal Investigator
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Participants assigned to this arm will consume one calcium-rich food providing 500 mg of calcium from milk-derived minerals once daily for four weeks. The product will be supplied in unbranded packaging. Participants will complete baseline and weekly questionnaires assessing adherence, gastrointestinal tolerability, treatment satisfaction, and safety.
Participants assigned to this arm will consume one 500 mg calcium carbonate supplement once daily with food for four weeks. Participants will complete baseline and weekly questionnaires assessing adherence, gastrointestinal tolerability, treatment satisfaction, and safety.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Cornell University
Lead Sponsor
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Collaborator
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