NCT01118598

Brief Summary

Niacin will improve postprandial hyperlipidaemia and cardiovascular risks indices via its lipid lowering as well as via pleiotropic effects in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
34

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2010

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 4, 2010

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 6, 2010

Completed
26 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2010

Completed
1.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2012

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

July 15, 2019

Status Verified

July 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

1.9 years

First QC Date

May 4, 2010

Last Update Submit

July 11, 2019

Conditions

Keywords

PCOS

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Reduction in postprandial triglyceride

    Postprandial triglyceride will be measured using meal test.

    3 months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Reduction in high sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP)

    3 months

  • Improvement in peripheral arterial tone (PAT- index)

    3 months

Study Arms (2)

placebo arm

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

this group will receive placebo as per protocol

Drug: placebo

tredaptive

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

tablet of nicotinic acid 1000 mg/laropiprant 20 mg one tablet of for 4 weeks followed by two tablets od for 8 weeks

Drug: tredaptive (nicotinic acid/ laropiprant)

Interventions

tablet of nicotinic acid 1000 mg/laropiprant 20 mg one tablet of for 4 weeks followed by two tablets od for 8 weeks

Also known as: tredaptive
tredaptive

placebo tablet one a day for first 4 weeks followed by two a day for 8 weeks

placebo arm

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 50 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Females aged between 18 - 50 years
  • Has polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosed according to Rotterdam consensus statement

You may not qualify if:

  • Pregnancy/trying to conceive/breast feeding
  • History of cardiovascular, renal, hepatic and active thyroid disease
  • History of gout
  • History of alcohol abuse
  • History of diabetes
  • History of allergy to nicotinic acid/laropiprant or food
  • History of bleeding disorders/active peptic ulcers
  • Patient on antihypertensive medications
  • Patient on anticoagulants
  • Patient on any hormonal replacement or oral contraceptive pills or cholesterol lowering agents
  • History of smoking more than 15 pack year
  • Unwilling for GP to be informed

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Hull & East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Hull, HU3 2RW, United Kingdom

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Aye MM, Kilpatrick ES, Afolabi P, Wootton SA, Rigby AS, Coady AM, Sandeman DD, Atkin SL. Postprandial effects of long-term niacin/laropiprant use on glucose and lipid metabolism and on cardiovascular risk in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2014 Jun;16(6):545-52. doi: 10.1111/dom.12255. Epub 2014 Feb 9.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Interventions

NiacinMK-0524

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Ovarian CystsCystsNeoplasmsOvarian DiseasesAdnexal DiseasesGenital Diseases, FemaleFemale Urogenital DiseasesFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesGenital DiseasesGonadal DisordersEndocrine System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Nicotinic AcidsAcids, HeterocyclicHeterocyclic CompoundsPyridinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring

Study Officials

  • Stephen L Atkin, FRCP, PhD

    University of Hull

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 4, 2010

First Posted

May 6, 2010

Study Start

June 1, 2010

Primary Completion

May 1, 2012

Study Completion

May 1, 2012

Last Updated

July 15, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-07

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