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Calcium-Rich Food Versus Calcium Carbonate for Bone Health
Sponsor: Cornell University
Summary
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
Official title: Evaluating Adherence, Tolerability, and Safety of a Novel Oral Dietary Calcium Chew vs. Calcium Carbonate in Women 40-90: A Real-Life, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
40 Years - 90 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
217
Start Date
2026-09-01
Completion Date
2027-10-01
Last Updated
2026-08-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
500 mg calcium from milk-derived minerals
A calcium-rich food providing 500 mg of calcium from milk-derived minerals, consumed once daily for four weeks. The product also contains dates, milk protein concentrate, almonds, vitamin D from mushrooms, and white button mushrooms. Participants consume one serving daily with or without food. The product is supplied in unbranded packaging.
Calcium Carbonate 500 MG
A commercially available calcium carbonate supplement providing 500 mg calcium, taken once daily with food for four weeks.
Locations (1)
Clinical and Translational Science Center, Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, New York, United States