Rosiglitazone Versus Placebo in Chronic Stable Angina
Angina Pectoris, Metabolic Syndrome X
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Angina Pectoris focused on measuring Angina pectoris, Metabolic syndrome, Ischaemic heart disease
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Chronic stable angina - to see if this improves Previous positive exercise tolerance test - to ensure that repeating it yields a result Disease not suitable for coronary intervention (Coronary artery bypass grafting or angioplasty) - so that best routine care is not withheld Do not have overt diabetes - work on this is being undertaken elsewhere Body mass index (BMI) greater than 25 Exclusion Criteria: Diabetes mellitus - see above Liver failure (ALT>70U/l, AST>80U/l) Renal failure (creatinine > 130mmol/l) Cardiac failure - rosiglitazone is contraindicated in those with NYHA 3 and 4 cardiac failure Physical disability - if it precludes treadmill testing Women of child bearing capacity Breast feeding mothers
Sites / Locations
- Cardiology Department, Glasgow Royal Infirmary