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Metabolic and Vascular Effects of Statins in Untreated Dyslipidemic Diabetic Patients

Primary Purpose

Type 2 Diabetes, Diabetic Dyslipidemia

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
Italy
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Simvastatin
Rosuvastatin
Sponsored by
University of Rome Tor Vergata
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Type 2 Diabetes focused on measuring Statins administration in diabetic dyslipidemia

Eligibility Criteria

50 Years - 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Type 2 diabetes in good glycemic control, treated with metformin alone.
  • Untreated dyslipidemia.
  • BMI <30.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of cancer.
  • History of cardiovascular diseases.
  • Any other acute or cronic illness which requires administration of steroids or other drugs able to interfere with glucose metabolism.

Sites / Locations

  • University of Rome Tor Vergata

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Simvastatin

Rosuvastatin

Arm Description

Simvastatin 20 mg/day

Rosuvastatin 20 mg/day

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Glucose tolerance assessed by HbA1c and fasting glucose

Secondary Outcome Measures

insulin-resistance assessed by clamp. Endothelial function assessed by FMD %. Inflammatory status assessed by biochemical markers.

Full Information

First Posted
March 2, 2009
Last Updated
May 11, 2011
Sponsor
University of Rome Tor Vergata
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00854503
Brief Title
Metabolic and Vascular Effects of Statins in Untreated Dyslipidemic Diabetic Patients
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
January 2011
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
September 2008 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
March 2010 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
December 2010 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor
University of Rome Tor Vergata

4. Oversight

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Type 2 diabetes (T2D), because of impaired glucose regulation and consequent hyperglycemia, promotes the development of coronary heart disease. Secondary dyslipidemia is often associated with T2D and enhances the risk of cardiovascular complications. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) are selectively administrated for the treatment of dyslipidemia, leading to a significant reduction of cardiovascular risk. More recently, revisions to guidelines have established a lower therapeutic LDL cholesterol goal for diabetic patients, requiring the administration of higher dose of statin. However, it is unclear whether high dose statin therapy could affect glycemic control in diabetic patients. Moreover, data regarding the effects of statins on insulin-resistance and endothelial function are controversial.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Type 2 Diabetes, Diabetic Dyslipidemia
Keywords
Statins administration in diabetic dyslipidemia

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Crossover Assignment
Masking
Participant
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
30 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Simvastatin
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Simvastatin 20 mg/day
Arm Title
Rosuvastatin
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Rosuvastatin 20 mg/day
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Simvastatin
Intervention Description
20 mg/day in one oral administration
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Rosuvastatin
Intervention Description
20 mg/day in one oral administration.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Glucose tolerance assessed by HbA1c and fasting glucose
Time Frame
1, 6, 12 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
insulin-resistance assessed by clamp. Endothelial function assessed by FMD %. Inflammatory status assessed by biochemical markers.
Time Frame
1, 6, 12 months.

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
50 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
75 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Type 2 diabetes in good glycemic control, treated with metformin alone. Untreated dyslipidemia. BMI <30. Exclusion Criteria: History of cancer. History of cardiovascular diseases. Any other acute or cronic illness which requires administration of steroids or other drugs able to interfere with glucose metabolism.
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Rome Tor Vergata
City
Rome
ZIP/Postal Code
00133
Country
Italy

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