Effects of Niaspan™ on High-density Lipoprotein (HDL) in Healthy Male Subjects (0000-069)
- Registration Number
- NCT01071291
- Lead Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
- Brief Summary
This study will evaluate whether chronic dosing with Niaspan™ increases reverse cholesterol transport, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels, and fecal excretion of cholesterol.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 37
Inclusion Criteria
- Healthy Male Subjects
Exclusion Criteria :
- Subject has a history of stroke, chronic seizures, or major neurological disorder
- Subject has a history of clinically significant endocrine, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, hematological, hepatic, immunological, renal, respiratory, or genitourinary abnormalities or diseases
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- CROSSOVER
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Arm A Niaspan Arm A will receive a Niaspan treatment in Period 1 and Placebo treatment in Period 2 Arm B Niaspan Arm B will receive a Placebo treatment in Period 1 and Niaspan treatment in Period 2
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change from baseline in cholesterol efflux Baseline and 12 weeks Change from the baseline in High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) Baseline and 6 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
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What molecular mechanisms underlie Niaspan's enhancement of reverse cholesterol transport in healthy males?
How does Niaspan's efficacy in raising HDL-C compare to statins or fibrates in dyslipidemia management?
Which biomarkers correlate with increased fecal cholesterol excretion following Niaspan therapy?
What adverse events are associated with long-term Niaspan use and optimal management strategies?
Are there combination therapies with Niaspan that synergistically improve HDL function in dyslipidemia?