Cardiovascular DiseasesPhase 2NCT00010699
Effect of High Dose Vitamin E on Carotid Atherosclerosis
A Phase 2 study testing Vitamin E in people with Cardiovascular Diseases, run by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) at 2 sites in United States.
Trial summary
The primary aim of the present study is to test the effect of alpha-tocopherol supplementation on the progression of carotid atherosclerosis in patients with coronary artery disease Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- What is being tested?
- Vitamin E
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- Start not givento Apr 2003
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Must be on the American Heart Association Phase II diet and a HMG CoA reductase inhibitor for at least one year
- Have an LDL cholesterol <125 mg/dL on 2 visits at least 4 weeks apart during the 10 month lead in phase.
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
United States2 sites
UC Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, California, 95817
University of California Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, California
About this study
The primary aim of the present study is to test the effect of alpha-tocopherol supplementation on the progression of carotid atherosclerosis in patients with coronary artery disease
Read the detailed description
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Westernized populations. Oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) appears to be a crucial step in atherogenesis. Thus, the role of dietary micronutrients in decreasing LDL oxidation assumes considerable significance. The most consistent data with respect to micronutrient antioxidants and atherosclerosis appear to relate to a-tocopherol (AT), the predominant lipid-soluble antioxidant in LDL. In addition to decreasing LDL oxidation, data support an effect of AT on critical cells in atherogenesis (monocytes, smooth muscle cells, and endothelium) that are potentially anti-atherogenic.
The primary aim of the present study is to test the effect of AT supplementation (1200 IU/day of RRR-AT) in a placebo-controlled, randomized double blind trial over 2 years on the progression of carotid atherosclerosis in patients with coronary artery disease (stable angina pectoris or previous myocardial infarction).
Subjects recruited would have to be on the American Heart Association Phase II diet and a HMG CoA reductase inhibitor for at least one year and have an LDL cholesterol <125 mg/dL on 2 visits at least 4 weeks apart during the 10 month lead in phase. Intimal-medial thickness (IMT) of both carotids, including the common carotid, the bulb and the proximal internal carotid will be determined by high-resolution B-mode sonography. At six month intervals blood samples will be obtained for liver enzymes, creatinine, complete blood count, lipid profile, antioxidant and fatty acid levels, LDL oxidation, plasma soluble CAMS (cell adhesion molecules) and monocyte activity. Also, an early morning urine sample will be obtained for F2 -isoprostanes, a direct measure of lipid peroxidation. IMT will be determined at baseline, 1, 1.5 and 2 years. The mean change in IMT and rate of progression will be compared between the AT and placebo groups. Following isolation, the LDL will be subjected to copper catalyzed oxidation over a 5-hour period. From this will be obtained the lag phase and oxidation rate. Isolated monocytes will be activated with lipopolysaccharide and the following activities assayed: superoxide anion release, interleukin-1 j3 release and adhesion to human endothelium. F2 isoprostanes and VCAM, ICAM, and E- 8 P-Selectin will be quantitated by ELISA. AT levels and the parameters of LDL oxidation and monocyte activity will be correlated with changes in IMT.
If this study shows that high-dose AT supplementation is beneficial in retarding atherosclerosis this could emerge as an important adjunctive therapy in the management of cardiovascular disease.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Being tested
- Vitamin E
- Keywords
- cvd
- Medical subject headings
- Cardiovascular Diseases
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Vitamin EDrug
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Feb 2001 (estimated)
- Primary completionApr 2003
- Study completionApr 2003
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Cardiovascular DiseasesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Masking
- Double blind
- Enrolment
- 120 participants
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
- Sponsor type
- US National Institutes of Health
- Collaborators
- Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS)
- Investigators
- Ishwarlal Jialal, MD, Ph.D., Principal investigator, Department of Pathology
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00010699
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- R01AT000005-02
- Status last verified
- Mar 2013
- First submitted
- 2 Feb 2001
- Last updated
- 22 Mar 2013
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Mar 2013. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of High Dose Vitamin E on Carotid Atherosclerosis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00010699
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- R01AT000005-02
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Keywords
- cvd
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 120 participants
- Lead sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)US National Institutes of Health
- Collaborators
- Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS)
- Primary completion
- Apr 2003 (actual)
- Study completion
- Apr 2003 (actual)
- First posted
- 5 Feb 2001 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The primary aim of the present study is to test the effect of alpha-tocopherol supplementation on the progression of carotid atherosclerosis in patients with coronary artery disease
Detailed description
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Westernized populations. Oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) appears to be a crucial step in atherogenesis. Thus, the role of dietary micronutrients in decreasing LDL oxidation assumes considerable significance. The most consistent data with respect to micronutrient antioxidants and atherosclerosis appear to relate to a-tocopherol (AT), the predominant lipid-soluble antioxidant in LDL. In addition to decreasing LDL oxidation, data support an effect of AT on critical cells in atherogenesis (monocytes, smooth muscle cells, and endothelium) that are potentially anti-atherogenic.
The primary aim of the present study is to test the effect of AT supplementation (1200 IU/day of RRR-AT) in a placebo-controlled, randomized double blind trial over 2 years on the progression of carotid atherosclerosis in patients with coronary artery disease (stable angina pectoris or previous myocardial infarction).
Subjects recruited would have to be on the American Heart Association Phase II diet and a HMG CoA reductase inhibitor for at least one year and have an LDL cholesterol <125 mg/dL on 2 visits at least 4 weeks apart during the 10 month lead in phase. Intimal-medial thickness (IMT) of both carotids, including the common carotid, the bulb and the proximal internal carotid will be determined by high-resolution B-mode sonography. At six month intervals blood samples will be obtained for liver enzymes, creatinine, complete blood count, lipid profile, antioxidant and fatty acid levels, LDL oxidation, plasma soluble CAMS (cell adhesion molecules) and monocyte activity. Also, an early morning urine sample will be obtained for F2 -isoprostanes, a direct measure of lipid peroxidation. IMT will be determined at baseline, 1, 1.5 and 2 years. The mean change in IMT and rate of progression will be compared between the AT and placebo groups. Following isolation, the LDL will be subjected to copper catalyzed oxidation over a 5-hour period. From this will be obtained the lag phase and oxidation rate. Isolated monocytes will be activated with lipopolysaccharide and the following activities assayed: superoxide anion release, interleukin-1 j3 release and adhesion to human endothelium. F2 isoprostanes and VCAM, ICAM, and E- 8 P-Selectin will be quantitated by ELISA. AT levels and the parameters of LDL oxidation and monocyte activity will be correlated with changes in IMT.
If this study shows that high-dose AT supplementation is beneficial in retarding atherosclerosis this could emerge as an important adjunctive therapy in the management of cardiovascular disease.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Masking
- Double blind
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Must be on the American Heart Association Phase II diet and a HMG CoA reductase inhibitor for at least one year
- Have an LDL cholesterol <125 mg/dL on 2 visits at least 4 weeks apart during the 10 month lead in phase.
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | Drug | – |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 22 Mar 2013.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Ishwarlal Jialal, MD, Ph.D. principal investigator
Department of Pathology
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing Vitamin E in people with Cardiovascular Diseases, run by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) at 2 sites in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 0 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Mar 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Mar 2013; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.