Status:
UNKNOWN
Trial of Supplementation With Aged Garlic Extract to Improve Endothelial Function in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Universidad de Santander
Collaborating Sponsors:
Instituto de Salud de Bucaramanga
Conditions:
Metabolic Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
Many studies have addressed the relationship between metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. Risk factors include abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, abnormal lipid profile and hypertension....
Detailed Description
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have become the main cause of death worldwide. It is estimated that 3.8 million men and 3.4 million women die every year from this cause (WHO 2006). In addition, an incre...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Men and women over 18 years old with metabolic syndrome diagnosed by the presence of central obesity (waist circumference ≥ 90cm (male), ≥ 80 cm (female)) and two of the following criteria:
- Triglycerides ≥ 150 mg/dl
- High density lipoprotein cholesterol \<40 mg/dL (male),\<50 mg/dL (female)
- Blood pressure ≥ 130/85 mmHg
- Fasting plasma glucose ≥ 100 mg/dl
Exclusion
- Garlic allergy
- Patients with psychiatric disorders that prevent proper decision-making
- Patients with infections or inflammatory conditions
- Presence of coronary artery disease
- Presence of severe chronic or terminal illnesses.
- Presence of diseases that compromise the immune system.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
46 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01168700
Start Date
November 1 2009
End Date
October 1 2010
Last Update
July 23 2010
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Medicine School, Universidad de Santander
Bucaramanga, Santander Department, Colombia, 0000000