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NCT00357214 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Effect of Potassium Bicarbonate Supplementation on Bone and Muscle in Older Adults

A NA study, sponsored by Tufts University.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
171
Enrollment target

NCT00357214 is a NA study that has completed, run by Tufts University. The registered enrollment target is 171 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00357214, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Tufts University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
171 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

There is increasing evidence that the acid-base balance of diet plays an important role in the health of bones and muscles. An excess of acid in the body can result in calcium loss and muscle breakdown. Potassium bicarbonate, a base supplement, can neutralize acid within the body. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of potassium and bicarbonate, alone and combined, at reducing bone loss and preventing muscle wasting in older adults.

Interventions

  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Potassium Bicarbonate
  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Sodium Bicarbonate
  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Potassium Chloride
  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT placebo (microcrystalline cellulose)

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 171 participants
Start Date 2006-09
Est. Completion 2008-04
Phase NA

Sponsor

Tufts University

163 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00357214

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00357214 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 171 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Tufts University, which has 163 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 4 interventions - of which Potassium Bicarbonate is the first listed.

NCT00357214 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00357214 about?

NCT00357214 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Potassium Bicarbonate Supplementation on Bone and Muscle in Older Adults". There is increasing evidence that the acid-base balance of diet plays an important role in the health of bones and muscles. An excess of acid in the body can result in calcium loss and muscle breakdown. Potassium bicarbonate, a base supplement, can neutralize acid within the body. The purpose of thi...

What is the current status of trial NCT00357214?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 171 participants. The study started on 2006-09. Estimated completion is 2008-04.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00357214?

The interventions under investigation include: Potassium Bicarbonate (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Sodium Bicarbonate (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Potassium Chloride (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), placebo (microcrystalline cellulose) (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00357214?

This trial is sponsored by Tufts University, which has 163 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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