Trial Outcomes & Findings for Effects of Niacin Therapy on Lipoprotein Composition and Function (NCT NCT02322203)

NCT ID: NCT02322203

Last Updated: 2025-03-14

Results Overview

Measure the mean percentage of niacin monotherapy on high-density lipoprotein (HDL) protein concentration

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

22 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

20 weeks

Results posted on

2025-03-14

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Niacin ER in Healthy Participants and Its Effects on Lipoprotein Composition and Function
Niacin extended release (ER) to be given as follows: 500 mg/day for 1 week, then 1000 mg/day for 1 week, then 2000 mg/day for 14 weeks in healthy participants.
Overall Study
STARTED
22
Overall Study
COMPLETED
14
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
8

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Effects of Niacin Therapy on Lipoprotein Composition and Function

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Niacin ER in Healthy Participants and Its Effects on Lipoprotein Composition and Function
n=22 Participants
Niacin extended release (ER) to be given as follows: 500 mg/day for 1 week, then 1000 mg/day for 1 week, then 2000 mg/day for 14 weeks in healthy participants.
Age, Continuous
38.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.6 • n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
14 Participants
n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
8 Participants
n=99 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
2 Participants
n=99 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
20 Participants
n=99 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
2 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
3 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
16 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
22 participants
n=99 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 20 weeks

Population: Out of the 14 participants that completed study, 3 participants were considered to be non-responders and not included in data analysis. Therefore, 11 participants were included in data analysis.

Measure the mean percentage of niacin monotherapy on high-density lipoprotein (HDL) protein concentration

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin ER in Healthy Participants and Its Effects on Lipoprotein Composition and Function
n=11 Participants
Niacin extended release (ER) to be given as follows: 500 mg/day for 1 week, then 1000 mg/day for 1 week, then 2000 mg/day for 14 weeks in healthy participants.
Mean Percent Change in High-density Lipoprotein Protein Concentration
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol
16.0 Percentage Change
Standard Deviation 11.1
Mean Percent Change in High-density Lipoprotein Protein Concentration
Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
-20.0 Percentage Change
Standard Deviation 24.7
Mean Percent Change in High-density Lipoprotein Protein Concentration
Triglyceride
-15.0 Percentage Change
Standard Deviation 21.2
Mean Percent Change in High-density Lipoprotein Protein Concentration
Total Cholesterol
-11.0 Percentage Change
Standard Deviation 13.2

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 20 weeks

Population: Out of the 14 participants that completed study, 3 participants were considered to be non-responders and not included in data analysis. Therefore, 11 participants were included in data analysis.

Measure the effect proteins with changes in protein composition of niacin monotherapy on high-density lipoprotein (HDL) protein composition. High-density lipoprotein protein were measured using Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. NMR spectroscopy is a technique that uses the magnetic properties of atomic nuclei to analyze the chemical and physical properties of molecules or atoms. NMR spectroscopy is non-destructive and non-invasive, and can be used to study the structure, dynamics, and chemical reactions of molecules. NMR procedures numerical results which are comparable to laboratory results, and these data were used to measure the outcomes reported.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin ER in Healthy Participants and Its Effects on Lipoprotein Composition and Function
n=5 Proteins
Niacin extended release (ER) to be given as follows: 500 mg/day for 1 week, then 1000 mg/day for 1 week, then 2000 mg/day for 14 weeks in healthy participants.
Change in Proteins of High-density Lipoprotein Protein Composition on Niacin Monotherapy
5 proteins

Adverse Events

Niacin ER in Healthy Participants and Its Effects on Lipoprotein Composition and Function

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 5 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Niacin ER in Healthy Participants and Its Effects on Lipoprotein Composition and Function
n=22 participants at risk
Niacin extended release (ER) to be given as follows: 500 mg/day for 1 week, then 1000 mg/day for 1 week, then 2000 mg/day for 14 weeks in healthy participants.
Cardiac disorders
Palpitations
4.5%
1/22 • 20 weeks
Adverse events were pre-specified to be collected as a single Arm/Group irrespective of dose level.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
4.5%
1/22 • 20 weeks
Adverse events were pre-specified to be collected as a single Arm/Group irrespective of dose level.
Investigations
CPK increased
4.5%
1/22 • 20 weeks
Adverse events were pre-specified to be collected as a single Arm/Group irrespective of dose level.
Investigations
Low Thyroid Function
4.5%
1/22 • 20 weeks
Adverse events were pre-specified to be collected as a single Arm/Group irrespective of dose level.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
4.5%
1/22 • 20 weeks
Adverse events were pre-specified to be collected as a single Arm/Group irrespective of dose level.

Additional Information

Marcelo J. Amar, M.D. Principal Investigator, NIH, NHLBI

National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Phone: 301.402.0521

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place