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Dilated CardiomyopathyNCT01015144

The Influence of Atorvastatin on the Parameters of Inflammation and the Function of Left Ventricle

An observational study of Dilated Cardiomyopathy, run by Medical University of Lodz.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The aim of the study was to assess of the influence of atorvastatin on selected indicators of an inflammatory condition, function of the left ventricle and factors affecting the occurrence of undesired events like rehospitalizations and mortality in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
What is being tested?
Tulip
How many people
Not given
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Feb 2007to Feb 2009
Phase
Observational
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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (according ESC 2007) with EF≤40% as documented by echocardiography were included.

Who may be able to join

  • patients 18 years old or older
  • patients who signed informed consent
  • patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (according ESC 2007)
  • patients who had no significant coronary artery stenoses >30% on cardiac catheterization

Who cannot join

  • BP ≥140/90 lub <90/60
  • congenital heart disease
  • acquired valvular disease except for mitral incompetence secondary to left ventricular dilatation
  • New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class IV
  • statin treatment
  • preserved hyperactivity of aminotransferases with unexplained etiology,
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  • muscle disorders which might cause drug-induced myopathy,
  • uncontrolled diabetes,
  • liver diseases,
  • creatinine level > 2 mg/dl and/or GFR<30ml/min,
  • abuse of alcohol or drugs,
  • chronic inflammatory diseases,
  • pregnancy or lactation,
  • severe hypothyroidism,
  • immunosuppressive treatment,
  • operation or severe injury during last month
  • vaccination during last 3 months
  • heart stimulation device or implantable cardioverter defibrillator
  • or who didn't write conscious consent

About this study

Official title: The Influence of Atorvastatin on the Parameters of Inflammation and the Function of Left Ventricle in Patients With Dilated Cardiomyopathy

The aim of the study was to assess of the influence of atorvastatin on selected indicators of an inflammatory condition, function of the left ventricle and factors affecting the occurrence of undesired events like rehospitalizations and mortality in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.

Being tested
Tulip
Keywords
atorvastatin, dilated cardiomyopathy, heart failure, inflammation
Medical subject headings
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated, Heart Failure, Inflammation

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • TulipDrug

    Patients were divided into two groups: A, who were administered atorvastatin 40 mg daily for two months and 10 mg for next 4 months; and group B, 4 who were treated according to current guidelines without statin therapy.

Study groups in NCT01015144
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
AtorvastatinNot described
Receives: Drug: Tulip
No statinNot described

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. left ventricular function

    Measured: 2 months

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. mortality

    Measured: 6 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted18 Nov 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startFeb 2007
  3. Primary completionDec 2008
  4. Study completionFeb 2009

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01015144
Sponsor's protocol ID
502-11-585
Status last verified
Nov 2009
First submitted
17 Nov 2009
Last updated
18 Nov 2009
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Bielecka-Dabrowa A, Wierzbicka M, Dabrowa M, Goch A. New methods in laboratory diagnostics of dilated cardiomyopathy. Cardiol J. 2008;15(4):388-95.

    PubMed 18698552
  • Bielecka-Dabrowa A, Wierzbicka M, Goch JH. [Proinflammatory cytokines in cardiovascular diseases as potential therapeutic target]. Wiad Lek. 2007;60(9-10):433-8. Polish.

    PubMed 18350717
  • Bielecka-Dabrowa A, Goch JH, Rysz J, Maciejewski M, Desai R, Aronow WS, Banach M. Influence of co-existing atrial fibrillation on the efficacy of atorvastatin treatment in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy: a pilot study. Lipids Health Dis. 2010 Feb 23;9:21. doi: 10.1186/1476-511X-9-21.

    PubMed 20178563
  • Bielecka-Dabrowa A, Goch JH, Mikhailidis DP, Rysz J, Maciejewski M, Banach M. The influence of atorvastatin on parameters of inflammation and function of the left ventricle in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. Med Sci Monit. 2009 Dec;15(12):MS12-23.

    PubMed 19946241

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Dilated Cardiomyopathy, run by Medical University of Lodz.

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 4 inclusion and 19 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 18 Nov 2009. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

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.

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.

What does the primary outcome measure?

left ventricular function (time frame: 2 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01015144, which also lists 4 linked publications.

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 18 Nov 2009.

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