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NCT00554853 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

PPAR-gamma Agonists, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Cardiovascular Disease

A Phase 3 study, sponsored by University of Michigan.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
143
Enrollment target

NCT00554853: Completed Phase 3 study, sponsored by University of Michigan.

NCT00554853 is a Phase 3 study that has completed, run by University of Michigan. The registered enrollment target is 143 participants, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT00554853, a Phase 3 study, has completed, sponsored by University of Michigan.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
143 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have a significantly higher risk to develop heart attacks and other complications of their blood vessels. New therapies are needed to prevent this complication. The purpose of this study is to establish the role of the medication pioglitazone in improving the function of the blood vessels and heart and decreasing the risk of future atherosclerosis development in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. As a secondary aim-point, we will evaluate the efficacy of pioglitazone in improving rheumatoid arthritis disease activity and markers of inflammation.

Primary Outcome

This measure represents the percentage change in diameter of brachial artery in response to reactive hyperemia. The data is presented intentionally and only for the results at the conclusion of the study.

Interventions

  • DRUG pioglitazone
  • DRUG Sublingual nitroglycerine

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 143 participants
Start Date 2007-11
Est. Completion 2013-01
Phase Phase 3
University of Michigan

1,327 total trials

What the finished NCT00554853 record still lists

NCT00554853 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 143 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower).

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

NCT00554853 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00554853 about?

NCT00554853 is a clinical study titled "PPAR-gamma Agonists, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Cardiovascular Disease". Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have a significantly higher risk to develop heart attacks and other complications of their blood vessels. New therapies are needed to prevent this complication. The purpose of this study is to establish the role of the medication pioglitazone in improving the funct...

What is the current status of trial NCT00554853?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 143 participants. The study started on 2007-11. Estimated completion is 2013-01.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00554853?

The interventions under investigation include: pioglitazone (DRUG), Sublingual nitroglycerine (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00554853?

This trial is sponsored by University of Michigan, which has 1,327 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT00554853's enrollment target sits among peer trials

143 1559th of 2000 higher than 442 of 2,000 other Phase 3 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00554853, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT00554853 (mid enrollment · none site footprint · completed) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.