Carotid Atherosclerosis
Conditions
Keywords
atherosclerosis, inflammation, intima-media thickness
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the anti-atherosclerotic effect of long-term anti-inflammatory therapy (Inflaminat) in asymptomatic participants with subclinical atherosclerosis of carotid arteries.
Interventions
Sugar pill manufactured to mimic Inflaminat 500 mg tablet
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Men aged 40 to 70 years * Subclinical carotid atherosclerosis detected by B-mode ultrasound (increased intima-media thickness 1000-2000 mcm) * Arterial normotension or mild arterial hypertension (systolic blood pressure \<160 mm Hg, diastolic blood pressure \<90 mm Hg) * Absence of chronic diseases demanding permanent drug administration (more than 2 month per year)
Exclusion criteria
* Personal history of stroke or transient ischemic attacks * Chronic diseases demanding drug administration more than during 2 month per year * Individual intolerance of Inflaminat or appearance of side effects
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B-mode ultrasound of carotid arteries | up to 2 years | Variation of intima-media thickness of common carotid arteries |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Measure of serum atherogenicity | up to 2 years | Change of the ability of serum to induce cholesterol accumulation in cultured cells |
Countries
Russia