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The Effect of Statin Use on Vascular Function in Hypertensive Subjects

NCT00181181 · Status: TERMINATED · Phase: PHASE4 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2010-05-28

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This research is being done to find if treatment with atorvastatin, a drug that reduces cholesterol, improves the function of blood vessels among people with high blood pressure. Adults with mildly high blood pressure, or who are taking medication for high blood pressure but are otherwise healthy may join, with the approval of their health care provider. The study period is 14-17 weeks. Approximately 50 to 60 subjects will take part in the study.

Conditions

Interventions

DRUG

atorvastatin

Atorvastatin 80 mg daily for 3 months

OTHER

placebo

placebo daily

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Pamela Ouyang, MD · Johns Hopkins University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2003-05-31
Primary Completion
2006-06-30
Completion
2007-04-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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