Evaluation of Factors II, VII, IX, X, and Proteins C and S, Following High-dose Vitamin K Supplementation

June 11, 2012 updated by: Stephan Moll, MD
The purpose of this study is to evaluate factor levels of the pro coagulant factors II, VII, IX, X, and the anticoagulant factors protein C and S in healthy volunteers during the intake of elevated levels of vitamin K in order to investigate whether there is any evidence that high dose vitamin K intake increases plasma coagulation factor activity.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

  1. Recruit 8 male healthy individuals with no prior history of arterial or venous thrombosis (2 each from each of the following age ranges: 20-34, 35-49, 50-64, >65).
  2. Visit 1: Measure baseline activity levels of Factor II, Factor VII, Factor IX, Factor X, and levels of D-Dimer, TAT complexes, protein C and S activities. Also measure thrombin generation potential. Collaboration with a research laboratory will be sought to also determine factor VIIa levels.
  3. Visit 2: Measure activity of Factor II, Factor VII, Factor IX, Factor X, levels of D-Dimer, TAT complexes, protein C and S activities and thrombin generation potential at the end of the 2 week period.
  4. Have each individual consume 20 mg of Vitamin K2 orally per day for two weeks.
  5. Visit 3: Measure Factor II, Factor VII, Factor IX, Factor X, D-Dimer, TAT complexes, protein C and S activities and thrombin generation potential at the end of the 2 week period.
  6. Total length of study is 4 weeks.
  7. Analyze the data sets for changes in levels / activities due to Vitamin K supplementation.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

8

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • North Carolina
      • Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599
        • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 85 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy adult male

Exclusion Criteria:

  • prior history of arterial or venous thrombosis

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Basic Science
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: All study participants
Three blood collections, one at baseline, one two weeks later, and the final blood collection 4 weeks from baseline, after taking Vitamin K orally for 14 days.
Dietary supplement: Vitamin K, 20mg
Subjects will take 20mg vitamin K by mouth in capsule form everyday for 14 continuous days.
Other Names:
  • Carlson Vitamin K2 Menatetrenone, in 5mg capsules

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in levels and activities due to vitamin K supplementation
Time Frame: 4 weeks
Levels and activities to be recorded at three time points: Factor II, Factor VII, Factor IX, Factor X, D-dimer, TAT complexes, Protein C and S, thrombin generation potential
4 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Stephan Moll, MD

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Stephan Moll, MD, UNC Chapel Hill Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2012

Study Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 11, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 11, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

June 14, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 12, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 11, 2012

Last Verified

June 1, 2012

More Information

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 09-1240

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