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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: Completed NA study, sponsored by Tufts University.
NCT00357214 is a NA study that has completed, run by Tufts University. The registered enrollment target is 171 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
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.
Primary Outcome
Change in 24-hr urinary N-telopeptide/creatinine measured at baseline and 3 months
Interventions
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Potassium Bicarbonate
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Sodium Bicarbonate
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Potassium Chloride
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT placebo (microcrystalline cellulose)
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 171 participants |
| Start Date | 2006-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2008-04 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT00357214 record still lists
NCT00357214 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 171 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 4 interventions - of which Potassium Bicarbonate is the first listed.
NCT00357214 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
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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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00357214's enrollment target sits among peer trials
171 612th of 2000 higher than 1,387 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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