Spironolactone and Insulin Resistance in Chronic Heart Failure (CHF)

Sponsor
Tottori University Hospital (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT00664222
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of spironolactone and furosemide on insulin resistance in patients with chronic heart failure.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Drug: spironolactone + furosemide
Phase 4

Detailed Description

Diuretics is useful in CHF patients. On the other hand, they deteriorate glucose metabolism. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of spironolactone and furosemide on insulin resistance in patients with chronic heart failure.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
16 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Crossover Assignment
Masking:
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
Effects of Spironolactone on Insulin Resistance in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure
Study Start Date :
Jan 1, 2004
Study Completion Date :
Dec 1, 2005

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. insulin resistance [16 weeks]

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
N/A and Older
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Inclusion Criteria:
  • chronic stable heart failure
Exclusion Criteria:
  • renal dysfunction or under treatment with antidiabetic agents

Contacts and Locations

Locations

No locations specified.

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Tottori University Hospital

Investigators

None specified.

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00664222
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • #344.1
First Posted:
Apr 22, 2008
Last Update Posted:
Apr 22, 2008
Last Verified:
Apr 1, 2008

Study Results

No Results Posted as of Apr 22, 2008