COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Conditions
Interventions
Patients are randomized between capsules of vitamin D3 plus vitamin K2 OR capsules of vitamin D3 plus capsule placebo (12 weeks).
Sponsors
None
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed with COPD based on post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC <0.70 according to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) criteria. Serum 25(OH)D<50 nmol/L Age =40 and =75 years at screening visit
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Subjects using vitamin K as supplements 2.8 mmol/L) Kidney stones in medical history Severe renal failure (i.e. eGFR < 30 ml/min/1.73 m2) Hyperparathyroidism
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary endpoint is the difference in the rate of elastin degradation (quantified by the pDES assay) after 12 weeks of vitamin D/K vs. vitamin D/placebo supplementation. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary endpoints (after 12 weeks of treatment) are: vitamin K-status (quantified by dp-ucMGP), vitamin D-status (quantified by 25(OH)D), questionnaires concerning health status and dyspnea level, and exacerbations during the study period. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactRob Janssen
CWZ
Outcome results
None listed