Simvastatin Reduces Adiponectin Levels and Insulin Sensitivity

October 17, 2007 updated by: Gachon University Gil Medical Center

Phase 4 Study of Simvastatin That Affects Insulin Sensitivity

We hypothesized simvastatin may reduce adiponectin levels and insulin sensitivity in overweight hypercholesterolemic patients.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

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

  • Korea, Republic of
      • Incheon, Korea, Republic of, 405760
        • Gil Medical Center, Gachon University

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

25 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Study Population

overweight hypercholesterolemic patients

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels more than 100 and body mass index more than 23.0

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with overt liver disease
  • Chronic renal failure
  • Hypothyroidism, myopathy
  • Uncontrolled diabetes
  • Severe hypertension, stroke
  • Acute coronary events
  • Coronary revascularization within the preceding 3 months, or
  • Alcohol abuse.

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

  • Observational Models: Case-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
simvastatin may reduce adiponectin levels and insulin sensitivity in overweight hypercholesterolemic patients

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Gachon University Gil Medical Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Kwang K Koh, MD,PhD, Gachon University Gil Medical Center

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

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

January 1, 2004

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 17, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 17, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

October 18, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 18, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 17, 2007

Last Verified

October 1, 2007

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • GMC-200405

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