Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Spironolactone on Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) in Heart Failure

Lead Sponsor:

Tottori University Hospital

Conditions:

Chronic Stable Heart Failure

Eligibility:

All Genders

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of spironolactone on circulating MMP levels and insulin resistance in patients with chronic heart failure.

Detailed Description

Myocardial fibrosis is observed in failing hearts. MMPs are considered markers of fibrosis. Recently, circulating MMPs can be measured and are elevated in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). It...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • chronic stable heart failure

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    January 1 2004

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    December 1 2005

    Estimated Enrollment :

    16 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00663195

    Start Date

    January 1 2004

    End Date

    December 1 2005

    Last Update

    April 22 2008

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