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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 is a Phase 4 study that has completed, run by University of California, San Diego. The registered enrollment target is 1,000 participants.
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 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00330980
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00330980 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 4. The registered enrollment target is 1,000 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of California, San Diego, which has 775 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.
NCT00330980 reports 0 study locations.
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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