Incorporation of Vitamin K Into Uremic Lipoproteins

Summary

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients have an increased cardiovascular risk with corresponding cardiovascular calcifications. CKD patients exhibit a functional vitamin K deficiency. Calcification can be prevented by vitamin K intake. The aim of this study is to investigate the cause for the vitamin K deficiency beyond a diminished dietary vitamin K uptake.

Timeline

Start

2020-03-31

Primary completion

2021-07-15

Completion

2021-09-15

Drugs

Indications