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Genetic Influence on Statin Pharmacodynamics

Withdrawn
Conditions
Hypercholesterolemia
Hyperlipidemia
Dyslipidemia
Registration Number
NCT01569854
Lead Sponsor
Ohio State University
Brief Summary

The study intends to investigate whether genetics influence how individuals respond to statins (clinical outcomes and changes in carotid intimal media thickness)

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • recently (within past 3 months) started taking atorvastatin, lovastatin, or simvastatin
Exclusion Criteria
  • concomitant uses of medications, supplements, or OTCs known to interfere with statin metabolism

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
carotid intimal media thickness (CIMT)2 years

CIMT measurements will be performed at baseline (within 3 months of starting statin) and at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months. Change in CIMT is considered a surogate measure of atherosclerotic progression.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ohio State University Medical Center

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Columbus, Ohio, United States

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