metabolic syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: men and postmenopausal women with elevated triglyzerides, decreased HDL-cholesterol (men 94 cm, women > 88 cm blood pressure = 130/85 mmHg fasting glucose = 110 mg/dl Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: lipid-lowering medication, excess alcohol intake, malignant diseases, secondary hyperlipidemias, renal failure, insuline-dependent diabetes mellitus laboratory: SGOT, SGPT > 3 x ULN, CPK > 5 x ULN allergic reaction to niaspan or fluvastatin
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: change in composition and concentration of atherogenic dense LDL particles with niaspan in combination with fluvastatin compared to fluvastatin monotherapy ;Secondary Objective: change in the following parameters: total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, triglyzerides, lipoprotein(a);Primary end point(s): change in apoB-concentration in dense LDL (LDL- 5 and -6 subfraction) with niaspan 1500 mg in combination with fluvastatin XL 80 mg compared to fluvastatin 80 mg monotherapy | — |
Countries
Germany