Time variability of flush-onset and flush tolerabililty in individuals given 500 mg niacin (nicotinic acid): a randomised controlled trial

Completed

• Conditions: Cutaneous reactions (flushing); Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases; Cutaneous reactions

• Registration Number: ISRCTN18054903
• Lead Sponsor: Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (Canada)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2002-11-14
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 68

Inclusion Criteria

1. Age range 20 - 60 years
2. Currently enrolled at The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM)
3. Not currently taking any prescribed medication that influences gastric acid secretion
4. Does not have current or past liver disease (e.g., chronic active hepatitis, cirrhosis, etc)
5. Does not have current or past history of gout or active gout
6. Does not have current or past gastrointestinal disease (e.g., peptic ulcer disease, gastric cancer, etc)
7. Does not have current or past diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
8. Does not have a past episode or history of intolerance to niacin
9. Was able to complete the intake form

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided at time of registration

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified