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NCT00330980 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4
Effects of Statin Medications on Mental Processes, Behavior, and Serotonin Levels
A Phase 4 study, sponsored by University of California, San Diego.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 1,000
- Enrollment target
NCT00330980: Completed Phase 4 study, sponsored by University of California, San Diego.
NCT00330980 is a Phase 4 study that has completed, run by University of California, San Diego. The registered enrollment target is 1,000 participants, above the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (93% higher). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00330980, a Phase 4 study, has completed, sponsored by University of California, San Diego.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 1,000 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Statins are cholesterol-lowering medications that are often prescribed for individuals with high cholesterol and who are at risk for heart disease. Preliminary research has shown that statins may have other effects on the body that are unrelated to the heart. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of statins on mood, mental processes, aggression, and serotonin levels.
Interventions
- DRUG Placebo
- DRUG 40 mg Pravastatin (Pravachol)
- DRUG 20 mg Simvastatin
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 1,000 participants |
| Start Date | 2000-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2004-03 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
What the finished NCT00330980 record still lists
NCT00330980 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. Its 1,000 participants enrollment target places it among the larger protocols in the corpus, above the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (93% higher).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.
NCT00330980 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00330980 about?
NCT00330980 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Statin Medications on Mental Processes, Behavior, and Serotonin Levels". Statins are cholesterol-lowering medications that are often prescribed for individuals with high cholesterol and who are at risk for heart disease. Preliminary research has shown that statins may have other effects on the body that are unrelated to the heart. The purpose of this study is to evaluate...
What is the current status of trial NCT00330980?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 1,000 participants. The study started on 2000-04. Estimated completion is 2004-03.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00330980?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), 40 mg Pravastatin (Pravachol) (DRUG), 20 mg Simvastatin (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00330980?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, San Diego, which has 775 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00330980's enrollment target sits among peer trials
1,000 66th of 2000 higher than 1,929 of 2,000 other Phase 4 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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