Status:

COMPLETED

The Effects of Peroxisome Proliferators Activated Receptor-Gamma (PPAR-γ) Agonists on Certain Biochemical and Inflammatory Markers in Metabolic Syndrome

Lead Sponsor:

Aligarh Muslim University

Conditions:

Metabolic Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

30-70 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

Metabolic syndrome, labeled as the world's latest epidemic, is the force behind the global epidemic of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Cardio Vascular Diseases. This emerging epidemic is an important pub...

Detailed Description

Our understanding of the metabolic syndrome has been improved by the discovery nuclear peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs). PPAR-γ is a nuclear receptor that influences the expression ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients with at least 3 out of 5 criteria of metabolic syndrome of NCEP-ATP III (Asian-Pacific) guideline:
  • Waist circumference of \> 90 cm in men or \> 80 cm in women;
  • Serum triglycerides of \>= 150 mg/dl;
  • High-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) levels of \< 40 mg/dl in men and \< 50 mg/dl in women;
  • Fasting glucose of 6.1/ m.mol (≥l00 mg/dl)
  • Systolic blood pressure \> = 130 mmHg or Diastolic blood pressure \>= 85 mmHg or OR on anti-hypertensive therapy
  • Ability to perform all tasks related to glycemic control and risk factor management.
  • Written informed consent.
  • Between 30 and 70 years of age of either sex.

Exclusion

  • Concomitant use of ACE inhibitor or ARB in the last 3 months. Or angioedema with ACE I / ARB or uncontrolled hypertension (SBP \>=160 mmHg and/or DBP \>=100 mmHg) or known case of secondary hypertension.
  • Patients already taking any thiazolidinediones or having contraindications for the same.
  • Class III or IV heart failure
  • Renal dysfunction as defined by serum creatinine \> 130umol/L (\> 2.0 mg/dl)
  • Concomitant use of statin or fenofibrate.
  • Hepatic dysfunction as defined by SGPT (ALT)\> 3 times the upper limit of normal
  • Taking Anti-obesity medications/metformin
  • History of drug or alcohol dependency within six months.
  • History of active malignancy, chronic,inflammatory disorder, or chronic infections which would interfere with protocol completion.
  • Use of systemic glucocorticosteroids/aspirin/anti-inflammatory drugs.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

110 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00926341

Start Date

October 1 2006

End Date

September 1 2008

Last Update

June 24 2009

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Department of Medicine, J.N.Medical,College, AMU,Aligarh

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, 202002