Effects of Lagenbone on Bone Mineral Density
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
To study the effects of the herbal supplement Lagenbone on Bone Mineral Density
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Detailed Description
To study the effects of the herbal supplement Lagenbone on Bone Mineral Density. Lagenbone is a supplement based on the Chinese Herbal formula Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Lagenbone Lagenbone 500mg capsules, 8 capsules by mouth every day for 12 months. |
Dietary Supplement: Lagenbone
Traditional Chinese medicine herbal formula
Other Names:
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA)DEXA Scan [15 months]
Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) or bone densitometry or Bone Density Scan
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Short Osteoporosis Quality of Life Questionnaire (ECOS16) [15 months]
Short Osteoporosis Quality of Life Questionnaire
- 36-item Short form survey (SF36) [15 months]
36-item Short form survey
- Osteoporotic Quality of Life Questionnaire (OQLQ10) [15 months]
Osteoporotic Quality of Life Questionnaire
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Confirmed diagnosis of osteoporosis
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Able to read and understand English
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Willing to receive routine DEXA scans and comply with supplement schedule
Exclusion Criteria:
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Pregnant, lactating, or having gestational diabetes
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Diagnosed with comorbid conditions that they are taking medication for e.g. Acid reflux, Hashimoto's/Grave's Disease, Endometriosis, prostate, breast, uterine cancer, kidney disease, fibroids, psychological disorders
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Use of any medication known to interfere with bone mineral density
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Are taking any new medications/supplements/treatments/therapeutic exercise within the last two months for osteoporosis or bone density
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Involved in health-related litigation, claims
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Missing baseline visits
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Vegan or vegetarian
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Diagnosed with Alzheimer's or demonstrating onset of dementia
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Southern California University of Health Sciences | Whittier | California | United States | 90604 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Southern California University of Health Sciences
- Sun Ten Pharmaceutical Co Ltd.
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Prasad S Vinjamury, DACM, MPH, Southern California University of Health Sciences
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- SUNT001