Status:
COMPLETED
The Influence of Dietary Plant Sterols and Plant Stanols on Cholesterol and Plant Sterol Levels in Atheromatous Plaques
Lead Sponsor:
University of Helsinki
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Eastern Finland
Conditions:
Atherosclerosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to explore whether the increased supply of dietary plant sterols and plant stanols have any influence on serum levels of phytosterols and on consistency of carotid atheromatous plaques...
Detailed Description
This is a double-blind randomized study. The study population will consist of 30 consecutive patients who will undergo an elective carotid endarterectomy due to a tight asymptomatic stenosis. The pati...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Asymptomatic tight carotid plaques
- Age 40-80
Exclusion
- No
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00737919
Start Date
May 1 2006
End Date
December 1 2009
Last Update
February 10 2011
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Surgery, Div. of Vascular Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital
Helsinki, Finland, 00029