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Effects of Pitavastatin on Monocyte, Endothelial Dysfunction and HDL-C in Subjects With Metabolic Syndrome (CAPITAIN)

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01595828
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : May 10, 2012
Last Update Posted : July 22, 2013
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Kowa Research Europe

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to examine in detail the acute and chronic effects of pitavastatin on plasma lipid transport and atheroma biomarkers in patients at elevated risk for the premature development of atherosclerosis (CAPITAIN).

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Metabolic Syndrome Drug: Pitavastatin Phase 1

Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Actual Enrollment : 14 participants
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: An Open Label Study of the Chronic and Acute Effects of Pitavastatin on Monocyte Phenotype, Endothelial Dysfunction and HDL Atheroprotective Function in Subjects With Metabolic Syndrome (CAPITAIN)
Study Start Date : October 2010
Actual Primary Completion Date : June 2012
Actual Study Completion Date : June 2012

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Arms and Interventions
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Arm Intervention/treatment
Experimental: Pitavastatin 4mg daily
4 mg tablets of pitavastatin by oral route for a period of 6 months
 Drug: Pitavastatin


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Change from baseline to Day 180 in plasma biomarkers of inflammation and atherosclerosis, including monocytes, lymphocytes, endothelial adhesion proteins, atherogenic lipoproteins and cardioprotective HDL [ Time Frame: 180 days ]

Eligibility Criteria
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Ages Eligible for Study:   30 Years to 65 Years   (Adult, Older Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   Male
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with metabolic syndrome
  • Patients with LDL-C > 130mg/dL
  • Eligible, able to participate and have given informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Body Mass Index >35 kg/m2
  • LDL-C > 190mg/dL
  • Fasting triglycerides > 400 mg/dL
  • Diabetes mellitus (fasting glucose >7 mmol/L) or taking diabetic therapy
  • Uncontrolled hypertension (Systolic Blood Pressure >= 140 mmHg or Diastolic Blood Pressure >= 90mmHg)
  • Any conditions that cause secondary dyslipidaemia or increase the risk of statin therapy
  • ALAT and ASAT >3 x ULRR
  • Impaired renal function (Serum Creatinine >1.5 x ULRR or eGFR <60 mL/min)
  • History of any muscle disease or unexplained elevation (>3 x ULRR) of serum creatine kinase
  • Evidence of symptomatic heart failure (NYHA class III or IV)
  • Current or recent user of supplements or medications known to alter lipid metabolism
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Locations
United Kingdom
Kowa Research Europe Ltd.
Wokingham, United Kingdom
Sponsors and Collaborators
Kowa Research Europe
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Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):

Responsible Party: Kowa Research Europe
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01595828     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: NK-104-4.03EU
First Posted: May 10, 2012    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: July 22, 2013
Last Verified: July 2013

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome X
Disease
Pathologic Processes
Insulin Resistance
Hyperinsulinism
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases
 Pitavastatin
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Anticholesteremic Agents
Hypolipidemic Agents
Antimetabolites
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Enzyme Inhibitors
Lipid Regulating Agents