Status:

COMPLETED

Repurposing Colchicine to Improve Vascular Function in Hypertension

Lead Sponsor:

University of Copenhagen

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Aarhus

Conditions:

Essential Hypertension

Eligibility:

MALE

40-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In this project the potential beneficial effect of the drug colchicine on vascular reactivity and blood pressure will be assessed. Colchicine is a commonly used anti-inflammatory medication approved f...

Detailed Description

In this project w the potential beneficial effect of the drug colchicine on vascular reactivity and blood pressure is evaluated. Colchicine is a commonly used anti-inflammatory medication approved for...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosed with essential hypertension
  • BMI\<30
  • blood pressure (sys/dia) ≥120 mmhg and/or ≥80 mmhg while on hypertensive medication OR
  • blood pressure (sys/dia) ≥130 mmhg and/or ≥85 mmhg without hypertensive medication

Exclusion

  • smoking
  • excessive alcohol use
  • chronic diseases (beside essential hypertension)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 28 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

31 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04303689

Start Date

August 1 2020

End Date

February 28 2023

Last Update

May 10 2023

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Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, UCopenhagen

Copenhagen, Denmark, 2200