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N/A Completed N=54 Basic Science

Role of Nitric Oxide in the Impact of Aging on Myocardial Remodeling

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00603720 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
54
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Sep 2018
Primary outcomePrimary: Effect of NO Inhibition on Myocardial Substrate Metabolism in Humans — NA; NA; NA; NA percentage of substrate

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine, with Positron Emission Tomography (PET), the role of nitric oxide in the age-associated effect on fatty acid and glucose delivery on myocardial substrate metabolism.

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Effect of NO Inhibition on Myocardial Substrate Metabolism in Humans
NA; NA; NA; NA; NA

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Between the ages of 18-35 or 60-75
  • Normal glucose tolerance test
  • Normal plasma fasting lipid panel (fasting total cholesterol less than 220 mg/dL)
  • Normal rest/stress echocardiogram
  • BMI (Body Mass Index) less than 30 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria

  • Coronary artery disease
  • High blood pressure
  • Current smoker
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Cardiovascular disease (signs and symptoms of any kind)
  • History of stroke, peripheral vascular disease, or arrhythmia
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00603720). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.

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