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A Study of Niaspan on Endothelium-Dependent and Endothelium-Independent Vascular Reactivity (0000-093)

Primary Purpose

Dyslipidemia

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Niaspan
Comparator: Placebo
Sponsored by
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Dyslipidemia

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Female subjects of reproductive potential test negative for pregnancy and agree to use appropriate methods of contraception throughout the study
  • Subject is in good health (other than history of high cholesterol)
  • Subject is a non-smoker

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subject has a history of stroke, seizures or major neurological disorder
  • Subject has a history of cancer
  • Subject is unable to refrain from or anticipates the use any prescription or non-prescription drugs
  • Subjects consumes excessive amounts of alcohol or caffeine

Sites / Locations

    Arms of the Study

    Arm 1

    Arm 2

    Arm Type

    Experimental

    Experimental

    Arm Label

    1

    2

    Arm Description

    Niaspan - Placebo

    Placebo - Niaspan

    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    flow-mediated dilation (FMD) of brachial artery
    Nitroglycerin (GTN) induced dilation of brachial artery

    Secondary Outcome Measures

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    First Posted
    April 13, 2010
    Last Updated
    July 29, 2015
    Sponsor
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT01104519
    Brief Title
    A Study of Niaspan on Endothelium-Dependent and Endothelium-Independent Vascular Reactivity (0000-093)
    Official Title
    A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, 2-Period Crossover Study to Evaluate the Effects of Multiple Oral Doses of 2000 mg of Niaspan on Endothelium-Dependent and Endothelium-Independent Vascular Reactivity in Subjects With Hypercholesterolemia
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    July 2015
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Completed
    Study Start Date
    March 2008 (undefined)
    Primary Completion Date
    July 2008 (Actual)
    Study Completion Date
    July 2008 (Actual)

    3. Sponsor/Collaborators

    Responsible Party, by Official Title
    Sponsor
    Name of the Sponsor
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

    4. Oversight

    Data Monitoring Committee
    No

    5. Study Description

    Brief Summary
    A study to evaluate the inter- and intra subject variabilities of flow-mediated dilation (FMD) of brachial artery and nitroglycerin (GTN) induced dilation of brachial artery.

    6. Conditions and Keywords

    Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
    Dyslipidemia

    7. Study Design

    Primary Purpose
    Treatment
    Study Phase
    Phase 1
    Interventional Study Model
    Crossover Assignment
    Masking
    ParticipantInvestigator
    Allocation
    Randomized
    Enrollment
    12 (Actual)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Arm Title
    1
    Arm Type
    Experimental
    Arm Description
    Niaspan - Placebo
    Arm Title
    2
    Arm Type
    Experimental
    Arm Description
    Placebo - Niaspan
    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    Niaspan
    Intervention Description
    Oral doses of 2000 mg of Niaspan once daily for 7 days.
    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    Comparator: Placebo
    Intervention Description
    Oral doses of placebo once daily for 7 days.
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    flow-mediated dilation (FMD) of brachial artery
    Time Frame
    predose, 4 hours post dose and 24 and hours post dose
    Title
    Nitroglycerin (GTN) induced dilation of brachial artery
    Time Frame
    predose, 4 hours post dose and 24 hours post dose

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    All
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    18 Years
    Maximum Age & Unit of Time
    65 Years
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    No
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: Female subjects of reproductive potential test negative for pregnancy and agree to use appropriate methods of contraception throughout the study Subject is in good health (other than history of high cholesterol) Subject is a non-smoker Exclusion Criteria: Subject has a history of stroke, seizures or major neurological disorder Subject has a history of cancer Subject is unable to refrain from or anticipates the use any prescription or non-prescription drugs Subjects consumes excessive amounts of alcohol or caffeine
    Overall Study Officials:
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
    Medical Monitor
    Organizational Affiliation
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Official's Role
    Study Director

    12. IPD Sharing Statement

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