NCT01216956

Brief Summary

Nicotinic acid (Niacin) has been used for many years for the treatment of dyslipidemia. Indeed Niacin decreases triglycerides (TG) and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) but more importantly increases high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c). Although the drug has been used for so long, its precise mechanism of action remains elusive. The aim of this study was to characterise the metabolic changes induced by 8 week treatment with Niacin in dyslipidemic, overweight patients. The importance of the inhibition of lipolysis on the overall lipid effects of niacin will be studied. In order to get a very comprehensive view of all metabolic activities of niacin, this study will investigate the potential effects of niacin on Glucose metabolism, lipid and lipoprotein turnover, quantitative changes in lipoproteins and key enzymes involved in lipid metabolism.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
24

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2006

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2006

Completed
2.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2009

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2010

Completed
7 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 5, 2010

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 7, 2010

Completed
Last Updated

October 7, 2010

Status Verified

October 1, 2010

Enrollment Period

2.8 years

First QC Date

October 5, 2010

Last Update Submit

October 6, 2010

Conditions

Keywords

extended release nicotinic acidnon esterified fatty acid (NEFA)insulin resistanceCholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP)High density lipoprotein cholesterol

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Evolution of non-esterified fatty acid and triglycerides concentrations over time

    Twelve hours after ingestion of chronic treatment, measures of non esterified fatty acid and triglycerides concentrations were carried out during 480 minutes to assess acute and chronic treatment effect on lipolysis and on triglyceride concentration. To appreciate both acute and chronic effects, subjects received medicinal supplements in addition to their chronic treatment: * On day 42, 500 mg of placebo to assess chronic nicotinic acid effect versus placebo effect * On day 56, 500 mg of immediate-release nicotinic acid (INA) to assess acute versus chronic nicotinic acid effect.

    After 42 and 56 days of placebo or nicotinic acid treatment

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Insulin sensitivity after treatment

    After 53 days of placebo or nicotinic acid treatment

  • Lipoproteins metabolism

    After 53 days of placebo or nicotinic acid treatment

  • Lipid profile

    Before and after placebo or nicotinic acid treatment

Study Arms (2)

Extended release nicotinic acid

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: Extended-release nicotinic acid versus placebo

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR
Drug: Extended-release nicotinic acid versus placebo

Interventions

Voluntary men with mixed dyslipidemia and abdominal obesity will receive extended release nicotinic acid. The dose of niaspan will be up-titrated for 3 weeks starting at 500 mg/d in order to reach 2g/d at start of week 4 dose which will be continued until the end of week 8. After a wash-out period of 3 weeks, they will receive placebo for 8 weeks. According to their randomization arm, subjects will receive either in first place placebo followed by extended release nicotinic acid or the opposite.

Extended release nicotinic acidPlacebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexmale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Waist circumference \> 94cm
  • Triglyceride concentration between 150mg/dL and 400mg/dL
  • HDL-c \< 60mg/dL
  • Body mass index: 27 to 35 kg/m²

You may not qualify if:

  • cancer
  • diabetes mellitus
  • hepatic, renal or digestive disorder
  • hypertension
  • chronic medical treatment interfering on lipids parameters

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Centre de Recherche en Nutrition Humaine

Nantes, France

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Blanchard V, Ramin-Mangata S, Billon-Crossouard S, Aguesse A, Durand M, Chemello K, Nativel B, Flet L, Chetiveaux M, Jacobi D, Bard JM, Ouguerram K, Lambert G, Krempf M, Croyal M. Kinetics of plasma apolipoprotein E isoforms by LC-MS/MS: a pilot study. J Lipid Res. 2018 May;59(5):892-900. doi: 10.1194/jlr.P083576. Epub 2018 Mar 14.

  • Ferchaud-Roucher V, Croyal M, Moyon T, Zair Y, Krempf M, Ouguerram K. Plasma Lipidome Analysis by Liquid Chromatography-High Resolution Mass Spectrometry and Ion Mobility of Hypertriglyceridemic Patients on Extended-Release Nicotinic Acid: a Pilot Study. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther. 2017 Jun;31(3):269-279. doi: 10.1007/s10557-017-6737-y.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Insulin Resistance

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

HyperinsulinismGlucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Study Officials

  • Michel Krempf, PhD, MD

    Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recheche Médiacle

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 5, 2010

First Posted

October 7, 2010

Study Start

September 1, 2006

Primary Completion

June 1, 2009

Study Completion

March 1, 2010

Last Updated

October 7, 2010

Record last verified: 2010-10

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