Differential Metabolic Effects of Statins

The investigators hypothesized simvastatin and pravastatin may have differential metabolic effects in hypercholesterolemic patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Hypercholesterolemia Dyslipidemias Glucose Metabolism Disorders Hyperinsulinism Hyperlipidemias Insulin Resistance Lipid Metabolism Disorders Metabolic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Age range

25 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Gil Medical Center

Incheon, 405760, South Korea

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels > 130

Exclusion criteria

Overt liver disease,
Chronic renal failure
Hypothyroidism
Myopathy
Uncontrolled diabetes
Severe hypertension

Treatment and study plan

statins (simvastatin, pravastatin)

Drug

Primary outcomes

Simvastatin and pravastatin may have differential metabolic effects in hypercholesterolemic patients.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Gachon University Gil Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2004
Study completion: 2008
First posted: Oct 19, 2007
Registry last updated: Aug 29, 2008

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