Effect of Irbesartan on Endothelial Function of the Retinal Vasculature in Patients With Hypercholesterolemia

December 10, 2024 updated by: Roland E. Schmieder, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School

A Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase III Trial to Study the Effect of Irbesartan on Endothelial Function of the Retinal Vasculature in Patients With Hypercholesterolemia

The retinal vasculature is morphologically and functionally related to the cerebral vessels due to its common origin from the internal carotid artery. A recent study demonstrated that endothelium-dependent vasodilation of the retinal vasculature is impaired in patients with essential hypertension, which is a strong risk factor for stroke. Furthermore, AT1-receptor blockade was demonstrated to improve retinal endothelium-dependent vasodilation in these hypertensive patients. Hypercholesterolemia is also a risk factor for ischemic stroke and impairment of endothelial function has been observed in various vascular beds in hypercholesterolemic patients, including the coronary and the forearm vasculature. Whether endothelial function of the retinal vasculature is impaired in patients with hypercholesterolemia has not yet been investigated. In patients with stroke, AT1-receptor blockade and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition have beneficial effects on clinical outcome. Alterations of endothelial function of the cerebral vasculature might be one pathogenetic factor for the beneficial clinical outcome. To further address this issue, the present study was designed to test the hypothesis that endothelium-dependent vasodilation of the retinal vasculature is impaired in hypercholesterolemic patients and that endothelial function can be improved by AT1-receptor blockade.

Study Overview

Status

Withdrawn

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

see above

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Phase 3

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

  • Germany
    • Bavaria
      • Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany, 91054
        • CRC, Medizinsiche Klinik 4, Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male patients aged 18-65 years with LDL-cholesterol >= 130mg/dl
  • Male healthy control subjects aged 18-65 years

Exclusion Criteria:

  • All kinds of secondary hyperlipidemia.
  • Advanced damage of vital organs (grades III and IV retinopathy)
  • Lipid-lowering drugs (including lipid lowering dietary supplements or food additives) within the last 4 weeks
  • History of serious hypersensitivity reaction to AT1-receptor blockers
  • Actual or anamnestic alcohol- or drug abuse.
  • Smokers or ex-smokers < 1 year.
  • Patients with Diabetes mellitus (oral medication or insulin).
  • Patients with arterial fibrillation or AV-Block (II° or more).
  • Patients with anamnestic myocardial infarction.
  • Patients with instable angina pectoris including EcG-aberrations or cardiac insufficiency NYHA III or IV.
  • History of malignancy (unless a documented disease-free period exceeding 10 years is present) with the exception of basal cell carcinoma of the skin
  • History of allograft transplantation
  • Patients with anaphylaxis or known therapy resistance of the used test matters
  • Therapy with not approved concomitant medication, or participation in a clinical study within 4 weeks preceding treatment start.
  • Disease which interfere with the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of the study drug.
  • Liver or kidney disease with SGOT, GPT, g-GT, AP, bilirubin and creatinin above 200% of standard.
  • Patients, who are not sufficiently compliant, or patients, who are not capable or willing to appear for controlling visits.
  • Presumed risk of transmission of HIV or hepatitis via blood from the proband

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: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Drug: Irbesartan
Active Comparator: Irbesartan
Drug: Irbesartan

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Comparison of retinal endothelial function between hypercholesterolemic patients and healthy control subjects

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Effect of AT1-receptor blockade on retinal endothelial function in hypercholesterolemic patients

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School

Collaborators

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Roland E Schmieder, MD, CRC, Medizinische Klinik 4, Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

November 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2009

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 8, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 8, 2005

First Posted (Estimated)

September 9, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 10, 2024

Last Verified

December 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Retina-Irbesartan

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