At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 3Completed· 440 enrolled
Drug / intervention
vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) +1 moredietary
Likely dose
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) 1 pill dailyAI-extracted
Key inclusion· 2
- ✓Postmenopausal status: ≥1 year since natural cessation of menses, OR hysterectomy with FSH confirmation of postmenopausal status, OR age ≥55
- ✓Osteopenia: T-score between -1.0 and -2.0 (inclusive) at lumbar spine (L1-L4), total hip, or femoral neck, with lowest of three measurements in this range
Key exclusion· 9
- ✕History of fragility fracture after age 40
- ✕Current or recent anticoagulant use (within past 3 months) or planned future use
- ✕Bone-active therapy in past 3 months: hormone replacement therapy, raloxifene, bisphosphonates, or calcitonin
- ✕Prior bisphosphonate use for >6 months duration
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Evaluation of the Clinical Use of Vitamin K Supplementation in Post-Menopausal Women With Osteopenia (ECKO Trial)
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) and placebo for Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis and Post-Menopausal Osteopenia. Completed, enrolled 440 participants across 5 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether supplementation with 5 mg vitamin K daily over a 2-year period will prevent bone loss in post-menopausal women with osteopenia.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesCanada
CollaboratorsCanadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Timeline
Phase 3CompletedFinished
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Enrollment StartJan 2002
First PostedSep 2005
Primary CompletionSep 2006
Study CompletionSep 2007
TodayJul 2026
First PostedSep 8, 2005
Enrollment StartJan 1, 2002
Primary CompletionSep 1, 2006
Study CompletionSep 1, 2007
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 4.7 yearsPosted 20.8 years ago
Interventions
vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)dietary
placebodietary
1 pill daily