Genetic Influence on Statin Pharmacodynamics
Withdrawn
- Conditions
- HypercholesterolemiaHyperlipidemiaDyslipidemia
- 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- WITHDRAWN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
Name Time Method 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
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Ohio State University Medical Center
🇺🇸Columbus, Ohio, United States