Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Losartan on Insulin Resistance in Patients With Heart Failure
Lead Sponsor:
Tottori University Hospital
Conditions:
Heart Failure
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of losartan, an ARB, on glucose metabolism and inflammatory cytokines in CHF patients treated with ACE inhibitors.
Detailed Description
Chronic heart failure (CHF) is associated with marked insulin resistance, characterized by both fasting and stimulated hyperinsulinemia. Furthermore, insulin resistance is a predictor of CHF and assoc...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- chronic stable heart failure
Exclusion
- renal dysfunction or under treatment with antidiabetic agents
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
16 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00663377
Start Date
April 1 2006
End Date
March 1 2007
Last Update
April 22 2008
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