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NCT02819440 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

PDE5 Inhibition for Obesity-Related Cardiometabolic Dysfunction

A Phase 2 study of Healthy and Obese, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
141
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT02819440 is a Phase 2 study of Healthy and Obese that has completed, run by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 141 participants, below the 647-participant average among 1,090 other Healthy trials with a reported enrollment target (78% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT02819440, a Phase 2 study of Healthy and Obese, has completed, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
141 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Obesity and its adverse cardiometabolic consequences are major public health problems. Several features of obesity contribute to the associated cardiovascular risk and are potential targets for intervention. These include insulin resistance and beta cell dysfunction, reduced metabolic rate, and impaired aerobic capacity.The purpose of this study is to examine if the phosphodiesterase type 5A inhibitor tadalafil improves cardiometabolic health in individuals who are obese and insulin resistant.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Tadalafil

Study Locations (1)

Tennessee

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Nashville

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 141 participants
Start Date 2016-07
Est. Completion 2020-06
Phase Phase 2

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02819440

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02819440 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 141 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 647-participant average among 1,090 other Healthy trials with a reported enrollment target (78% lower). The listed sponsor is Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which has 677 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Healthy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT02819440 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Tennessee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02819440 about?

NCT02819440 is a clinical study titled "PDE5 Inhibition for Obesity-Related Cardiometabolic Dysfunction". Obesity and its adverse cardiometabolic consequences are major public health problems. Several features of obesity contribute to the associated cardiovascular risk and are potential targets for intervention. These include insulin resistance and beta cell dysfunction, reduced metabolic rate, and impa...

What is the current status of trial NCT02819440?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 141 participants. The study started on 2016-07. Estimated completion is 2020-06.

What conditions does trial NCT02819440 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Healthy, Obese.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02819440?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Tadalafil (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02819440?

This trial is sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which has 677 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02819440 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Tennessee. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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