Please sign in to follow a disease.
Could a simple supplement shield bones and kidneys from common heartburn drugs?
NCT ID NCT05998863
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether a daily effervescent supplement containing calcium, magnesium, and citrate can prevent bone loss, magnesium deficiency, and kidney damage in adults who take proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) long-term for conditions like heartburn or GERD. Participants must be over 21, have taken PPIs for at least two months, and have controlled blood pressure or type 2 diabetes. The study compares the supplement to a placebo over one year, measuring changes in bone density, magnesium levels, and kidney function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Effervescent calcium magnesium citrate
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this supplement could help prevent osteoporosis, magnesium deficiency, and kidney problems in people who need long-term acid-reducing medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a Phase 3 trial, but it is still testing whether the supplement works for these purposes. Results may not apply to everyone, and the supplement may cause side effects like digestive upset.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
-
Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Started
-
Apr 2024
- Finished
-
Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
-
Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
-
21 to 99 years
- Sex
-
Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
-
Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
Show the full entry requirements Hide the full entry requirements
Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Ambulatory adult subjects (\> 21 years of age) of either gender of any ethnicity * Must have taken PPI (omeprazole or equivalent ≥ 20 mg/day, ≥ three times per week, for at least 2 months) * Expected to continue at a similar dosage * Stage 1 hypertension (with systolic blood pressure \<140 and diastolic \<90) * Controlled diabetes mellitus Type II with HbA1C less than 7% Exclusion Criteria: * End-stage renal failure on dialysis * Hypercalcemia, * Hypophosphatemia (serum P \< 2.5 mg/dL) * Hypertension stage 2 or higher * Diabetes Type II with HbA1C ≥ 7% * Treatment with adrenocorticosteroids, diuretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents - - Regular dose of magnesium supplements, bisphosphonate, teriparatide, denosumab or selective estrogen receptor modulators * Required to take calcium Inclusion/exclusion of other drugs or conditions will be considered on an individual basis.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for Hypomagnesemia are added.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States
-
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75390-9107, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Pregnancy hormone hCG may hold clues to bone and gland health
- Simple scan mistakes may skew osteoporosis diagnoses
- Can better posture strengthen the pelvic floor in osteoporosis?
- Could exercise be the key to stronger bones in women?
- Robotic legs may help rebuild bone in people with spinal cord injury
- Could a simple education program stop the cycle of fractures in the elderly?