Status:
COMPLETED
Endothelial Microparticles as Potential Biomarkers of Endothelial Dysfunction
Lead Sponsor:
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Conditions:
Endothelial Dysfunction
Eligibility:
All Genders
35-70 years
Brief Summary
Endothelial microparticles (EMP) have a promising role as a diagnostic and prognostic tool in the assessment of endothelial function. This study compares the levels of EMP in hypercholesterolaemia pat...
Detailed Description
General study objective To evaluate EMP as a simple diagnostic tool in assessing endothelial function in hypercholesterolaemic patients. Specific objectives: 1. To compare the levels of EMP ( Clust...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Hypercholesterolaemia: ( LDL \>4.1 mmol/l)
- Age 35 years and above
- Agreeable to the treatment with statin if indicated
Exclusion
- Pregnancy and breast feeding
- Serious medical illness eg kidney failure, liver failure, stroke and malignancy.
- Arrythmias
- Contraindicated to statin
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 13 2016
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04512404
Start Date
October 13 2016
End Date
May 1 2022
Last Update
November 8 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia, 16150