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Effects of Niaspan™ on High-density Lipoprotein (HDL) in Healthy Male Subjects (0000-069)

This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
Information provided by:
Merck
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01071291
First received: February 17, 2010
Last updated: October 7, 2010
Last verified: October 2010
History of Changes
  Purpose

This study will evaluate whether chronic dosing with Niaspan™ increases reverse cholesterol transport, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels, and fecal excretion of cholesterol.


Condition Intervention Phase
Dyslipidemia
 Drug: Niaspan
Drug: Comparator: Placebo
 Phase 1

Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, 2-Period Crossover Study to Evaluate the Effects of Niaspan™ on Reverse Cholesterol Transport in Healthy Male Subjects

Resource links provided by NLM:

MedlinePlus related topics: Cholesterol
Drug Information available for: Niacin
U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by Merck:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Change from baseline in cholesterol efflux [ Time Frame: Baseline and 12 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
  • Change from the baseline in High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) [ Time Frame: Baseline and 6 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Estimated Enrollment: 26
Study Start Date: February 2010
Study Completion Date: September 2010
Primary Completion Date: August 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Arms Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Arm A
Arm A will receive a Niaspan treatment in Period 1 and Placebo treatment in Period 2
 Drug: Niaspan
Niaspan™
Other Name: NIASPAN™
Drug: Comparator: Placebo
Placebo
Experimental: Arm B
Arm B will receive a Placebo treatment in Period 1 and Niaspan treatment in Period 2
 Drug: Niaspan
Niaspan™
Other Name: NIASPAN™
Drug: Comparator: Placebo
Placebo

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 55 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Male
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy Male Subjects

Exclusion Criteria :

  • Subject has a history of stroke, chronic seizures, or major neurological disorder
  • Subject has a history of clinically significant endocrine, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, hematological, hepatic, immunological, renal, respiratory, or genitourinary abnormalities or diseases
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01071291

Sponsors and Collaborators
Merck
Investigators
Study Director: Medical Monitor Merck
  More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party: Vice President of Late Stage Development, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01071291     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: 2010_510, 069
Study First Received: February 17, 2010
Last Updated: October 7, 2010
Health Authority: United States: Food and Drug Administration

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Dyslipidemias
Lipid Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases
Niacin
Nicotinic Acids
Vasodilator Agents
Cardiovascular Agents
Therapeutic Uses
Pharmacologic Actions
 Hypolipidemic Agents
Antimetabolites
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Lipid Regulating Agents
Vitamin B Complex
Vitamins
Micronutrients
Growth Substances
Physiological Effects of Drugs

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