Investigating how vitamin K affects knee osteoarthritis outcomes
Official title: The role of vitamin K in knee osteoarthritis outcomes
Funded at Boston University Medical Campus · NIH-10984311 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at whether taking vitamin K can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel better and move easier by improving their joint health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University Medical Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $173,528 |
| NIH project number | 1K23AR082938-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10984311 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who are experiencing knee osteoarthritis symptoms.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with knee osteoarthritis who have adequate dietary vitamin K intake may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research explores the potential role of vitamin K in improving outcomes for individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA). It aims to refine the selection of participants in OA trials to better align with the mechanisms of vitamin K's effects on joint health. The study will examine the relationship between vitamin K levels, cartilage health, and clinical outcomes such as pain and physical function. By understanding these connections, the research seeks to determine if vitamin K supplementation can serve as an effective intervention for OA.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new dietary recommendations or treatments that improve knee health and reduce pain for patients with osteoarthritis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising associations between vitamin K levels and cartilage health, suggesting that this approach may yield beneficial insights.
Where this research is happening
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Boston University Medical Campus
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liew, Jean Wai — Boston University Medical Campus
- Study coordinator: Liew, Jean Wai
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.