Phase IV randomized preference study in patients eligible for calcium and vitamin D supplementation

AbstractIntroduction/objectives: Preference for supplement formulation helps determine an individual’s adherence to long-term medication and can improve clinical benefit for chronic illnesses such as osteoporosis. This study compared the preference, acceptability and tolerability of a reformulation of Calcichew D31 500 mg/400 IU and Calcichew D3 500 mg/800 IU (Takeda UK Ltd, Wobrun Green, UK) with Adcal-D32 500 mg/400 IU (ProStrakan Ltd, Galashiels, UK) and Kalcipos-D 500 mg/800 IU (Meda Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Bishop's Stortford, UK), respectively.Method: This phase IV, randomized, open-label, two-period, cross-over study was conducted at nine sites in the UK and Germany. Eligible subjects (≥65 years requiring calcium/vitamin D supplementation for prevention/treatment of deficiencies, or ≥18 years requiring supplementation as an adjunct to osteoporosis treatment) were randomly assigned to one of two 2 week treatment sequences – Group 1: Calcichew D3 500/400 then Adcal-D3 500/400 (or vice versa), or Group 2:...