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NCT00208767 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Effect of Valsartan on Carotid Artery Disease
A Phase 2 study, sponsored by Emory University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 120
- Enrollment target
NCT00208767: Completed Phase 2 study, sponsored by Emory University.
NCT00208767 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by Emory University. The registered enrollment target is 120 participants, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (10% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00208767, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by Emory University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 120 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The EFFERVESCENT trial is designed to evaluate the effects of a specific ARB, called valsartan, on atherosclerosis. The investigators want to know if treatment with valsartan will increase the blood levels of markers responsible for repair of the vessel wall, reduce oxidation and inflammation, improve the function of the blood vessels, and arrest or slow down the progression of atherosclerosis over time.
Primary Outcome
The PI will measure carotid artery thickening with magnetic resonance imaging.
Interventions
- DRUG Placebo
- DRUG Valsartan
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 120 participants |
| Start Date | 2005-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2009-11 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
What the finished NCT00208767 record still lists
NCT00208767 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 120 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (10% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.
NCT00208767 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00208767 about?
NCT00208767 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Valsartan on Carotid Artery Disease". The EFFERVESCENT trial is designed to evaluate the effects of a specific ARB, called valsartan, on atherosclerosis. The investigators want to know if treatment with valsartan will increase the blood levels of markers responsible for repair of the vessel wall, reduce oxidation and inflammation, impro...
What is the current status of trial NCT00208767?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 120 participants. The study started on 2005-02. Estimated completion is 2009-11.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00208767?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Valsartan (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00208767?
This trial is sponsored by Emory University, which has 1,208 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00208767's enrollment target sits among peer trials
120 569th of 2000 higher than 1,383 of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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