Telmisartan-Induced Reduction in Intra-Myocellular Lipids Trial

NCT00147264 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 120

Last updated 2016-12-14

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether telmisartan and/or a low-glycemic index diet are effective in reducing intra-myocellular lipid (muscle fat) content.

Conditions

  • Metabolic Syndrome X

Interventions

DRUG

Telmisartan (Micardis®) vs. Placebo

BEHAVIORAL

Low-Glycemic Index Diet vs. Control Diet

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Arya M Sharma, MD, FRCPC · McMaster University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
FACTORIAL

Eligibility

Min Age
30 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2004-04-30
Primary Completion
2006-01-31
Completion
2006-11-30

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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