Differential Metabolic Effects of Statins

August 28, 2008 updated by: Gachon University Gil Medical Center
The investigators hypothesized simvastatin and pravastatin may have differential metabolic effects in hypercholesterolemic patients.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

25 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels > 130

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Overt liver disease,
  • Chronic renal failure
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Myopathy
  • Uncontrolled diabetes
  • Severe hypertension

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Simvastatin and pravastatin may have differential metabolic effects in 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

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2004

Study Completion

March 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 18, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 18, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

October 19, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 29, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 28, 2008

Last Verified

August 1, 2008

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • GMC-200406

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