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Differential Metabolic Effects of Statins

Completed
Conditions
Hypercholesterolemia
Registration Number
NCT00546559
Lead Sponsor
Gachon University Gil Medical Center
Brief Summary

The investigators hypothesized simvastatin and pravastatin may have differential metabolic effects in hypercholesterolemic patients.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels > 130
Exclusion Criteria
  • Overt liver disease,
  • Chronic renal failure
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Myopathy
  • Uncontrolled diabetes
  • Severe hypertension

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Simvastatin and pravastatin may have differential metabolic effects in hypercholesterolemic patients.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Gil Medical Center

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Incheon, Korea, Republic of

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