Glucose Intolerance
Conditions
Keywords
corticosteroid treatment, inflammatory diseases
Brief summary
Glucose intolerance is frequent and serious complication of corticosteroid therapy. the aim of the study is to examine the hypothesis that co treatment with rosiglitazone can prevent glucose intolerance in patients treated with corticosteroids.
Detailed description
Glucose intolerance is frequent and serious complication of corticosteroid therapy. the aim of the study is to examine the hypothesis that co treatment with rosiglitazone can prevent glucose intolerance in patients treated with corticosteroids.
Interventions
4 mg rosiglitazone per day
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* corticosteroid treatment
Exclusion criteria
* congestive heart failure pedal edema
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| plasma glucose concentration | 6 months |
Countries
Israel