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NCT00544102 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Insulin Resistance and Atherosclerosis in Women With Lupus
A clinical trial, sponsored by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).
- Completed
- Registry status
- 50
- Enrollment target
NCT00544102 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). The registered enrollment target is 50 participants.
The verdict
NCT00544102 has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 50 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study will test the effects of insulin resistance on atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) in women who have systemic lupus erythematosus, more commonly known as lupus. Women with lupus have a higher chance of developing atherosclerosis than the general population, and as a result are more susceptible to heart attack and stroke. Insulin resistance is a particular risk factor for atherosclerosis, and recent small studies have shown that insulin resistance is more common in lupus patients than in those without lupus. The study will consist of a series of tests designed to assess whether there is an association between insulin resistance and atherosclerosis in women with lupus. This research may lead to further studies on possible treatments to reduce the risk of heart disease in lupus patients. Volunteers must be women between 30 and 55 years of age who were diagnosed with lupus within five or more years prior to the study. Volunteers who have kidney failure, diabetes, or existing atherosclerosis will be excluded from the study, as will volunteers who have had pulse steroid therapy within four weeks of the testing or who have been pregnant within one year of the testing. Participants will undergo the following procedures on an outpatient basis: * Blood and urine tests for research purposes. * Electrocardiogram (EKG) to test the general health of the heart. * Oral glucose tolerance test to measure blood glucose and insulin levels. This test is commonly used to diagnose diabetes and pre-diabetic insulin resistance. * Cardiac multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) to determine the amount of calcium present in coronary arteries. This test is used to diagnose atherosclerosis. * Carotid artery ultrasound to show the speed of blood flow through the carotid arteries. This test will show abnormalities and/or blockages in the carotid arteries. * Abdominal ultrasound to determine if the participant has hepatic steatosis ( fatty liver ), which is often found in in
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2007-10-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-09-07 |
Sponsor
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)93 total trials
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00544102
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00544102 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), which has 93 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00544102 about?
NCT00544102 is a clinical study titled "Insulin Resistance and Atherosclerosis in Women With Lupus". This study will test the effects of insulin resistance on atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) in women who have systemic lupus erythematosus, more commonly known as lupus. Women with lupus have a higher chance of developing atherosclerosis than the general population, and as a result are mor...
What is the current status of trial NCT00544102?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 50 participants. The study started on 2007-10-11. Estimated completion is 2017-09-07.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00544102?
This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), which has 93 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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