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NCT00001752 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Vascular and Metabolic Effects of Hormone Therapy Combined With L-Arginine in Postmenopausal Women

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
30
Enrollment target

NCT00001752 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The registered enrollment target is 30 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00001752, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
30 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Estrogen therapy has been associated with reduced risk of coronary heart disease events in observational studies of postmenopausal women. Although favorable effects of estrogen on lipoprotein cholesterol levels probably account for much of this benefit, direct vascular effects (vasomotor, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory) regulated by nitric oxide (NO) may also be of importance. We have recently shown that vasodilator effects of estrogen in the coronary circulation are due to enhanced bioactivity of NO released from the endothelium. Estrogen has been shown to stimulate synthesis and activity of the enzyme NO synthase with enhanced NO synthesis in endothelial cells in culture. Because L-arginine is the natural substrate for the enzyme NO synthase, we propose that the combination of L-arginine and estrogen might have additive vasomotor, hemostatic and anti-inflammatory effects in hypercholesterolemic postmenopausal women.

Interventions

  • DRUG Estrogen
  • DRUG L-arginine

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 30 participants
Start Date 1998-09
Est. Completion 2000-07
Phase Phase 2

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00001752

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00001752 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), which has 501 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Estrogen is the first listed.

NCT00001752 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00001752 about?

NCT00001752 is a clinical study titled "Vascular and Metabolic Effects of Hormone Therapy Combined With L-Arginine in Postmenopausal Women". Estrogen therapy has been associated with reduced risk of coronary heart disease events in observational studies of postmenopausal women. Although favorable effects of estrogen on lipoprotein cholesterol levels probably account for much of this benefit, direct vascular effects (vasomotor, hemostatic...

What is the current status of trial NCT00001752?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 1998-09. Estimated completion is 2000-07.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00001752?

The interventions under investigation include: Estrogen (DRUG), L-arginine (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00001752?

This trial is sponsored by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), which has 501 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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