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Genetic Influence on Statin Pharmacodynamics

Information source: Ohio State University
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this data on August 23, 2015
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.

Condition(s) targeted: Hyperlipidemia; Hypercholesterolemia; Dyslipidemia

Phase: N/A

Status: Recruiting

Sponsored by: Ohio State University

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Joseph P Kitzmiller, MD PhD, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: Ohio State University

Overall contact:
Joseph P Kitzmiller, MD PhD, Phone: (614) 292 8438, Email: joseph.kitzmiller@osumc.edu

Summary

The study intends to investigate whether genetics influence how individuals respond to statins (clinical outcomes and changes in carotid intimal media thickness)

Clinical Details

Official title: An Observational Study Investigating Genetic Influences on Clinical Outcomes and Change in Carotid Intimal Thickness in Adults Taking Atorvastatin, Simvastatin, or Lovastatin

Study design: Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective

Primary outcome: carotid intimal media thickness (CIMT)

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- recently (within past 3 months) started taking atorvastatin, lovastatin, or

simvastatin Exclusion Criteria:

- concomitant uses of medications, supplements, or OTCs known to interfere with statin

metabolism

Locations and Contacts

Joseph P Kitzmiller, MD PhD, Phone: (614) 292 8438, Email: joseph.kitzmiller@osumc.edu

Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States; Recruiting
Joseph P Kitzmiller, MD PhD, Phone: 614-292-8438, Email: joseph.kitzmiller@osumc.edu
Joseph P Kitzmiller, MD PhD, Principal Investigator
Bhagwan Satiani, MD, Sub-Investigator
Michael Go, MD, Sub-Investigator
Rebecca Jackson, MD, Sub-Investigator
Additional Information

Starting date: March 2012
Last updated: April 20, 2015

Page last updated: August 23, 2015

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