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Genotoxic Stress, Atherosclerosis, and Metabolic Syndrome-AIM 2
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Placebo Comparator: First Intervention (3 weeks), Active Comparator: Second Intervention (3 weeks), and 2 other interventions for Metabolic Syndrome X and 4 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 35 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Metabolic syndrome consists of a group of co-occuring conditions that increase an individual's risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the short-term effectiveness of chloroquine, a protein-activation medication, at improving metabolic syndrome.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
once daily placebo tablet for 3 weeks followed by: euglycemic clamp procedure; 24 hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure; Oral Glucose tolerance Test; serum collection; 24 hour urine collection; collection of peripheral blood mononuclear cells
Once daily 80mg chloroquine or placebo tablet 3 Weeks followed by euglycemic clamp procedure; 24 hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure; Oral Glucose tolerance Test; serum collection; 24 hour urine collection; collection of peripheral blood mononuclear cells
Once daily 80mg tablet for 3 weeks followed by: euglycemic clamp procedure; 24 hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure; Oral Glucose tolerance Test; serum collection; 24 hour urine collection; collection of peripheral blood mononuclear cells
Once daily 250mg tablet for 3 weeks followed by: euglycemic clamp procedure; 24 hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure; Oral Glucose tolerance Test; serum collection; 24 hour urine collection; collection of peripheral blood mononuclear cells