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Genetic Influences on Statin Blood Concentrations in African Americans

Completed
Conditions
Hypercholesterolemia
Hyperlipidemia
Dyslipidemia
Registration Number
NCT01569867
Lead Sponsor
Ohio State University
Brief Summary

This study intends to determine the effects of genetic polymorphisms on statin response and daily systemic exposure (24-hour area under the time-concentration curve) of statins in African-American patients.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
501
Inclusion Criteria
  • African-American patients taking a statin metabolized by CYP3A (e.g., atorvastatin, simvastatin, or lovastatin)
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Age less than 18 years
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
24-hour area under the time-concentration curve of statin concentrations in plasma2 years
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Incidence of statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS)10 years

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The Ohio State University Medical Center

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Columbus, Ohio, United States

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