Vitamin k supplement shows promise for knee arthritis in small trial
NCT ID NCT05505552
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This pilot study tested whether taking vitamin K supplements for 6 months could improve knee function in 37 adults aged 50+ with mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis and low vitamin K levels. Participants received either 1 mg of vitamin K or a placebo daily. The goal was to gather data for a larger trial, focusing on changes in a blood marker of vitamin K status and physical function tests.
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Locations
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Tufts University
Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States
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UMass Memorial Medical Center
Worcester, Massachusetts, 01605, United States
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University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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