Effect of choline fenofibrate on carotid atherosclerosis in type 2 diabetes patients

Effect of Choline Fenofibrate on Carotid Atherosclerosis Estimated by 3D Ultrasound in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Combined Dyslipidemia

Phase 4 Interventional Seoul National University Bundang Hospital · NCT05365425

This study is testing if a medication called choline fenofibrate can help slow down the buildup of plaque in the arteries of Korean patients with type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment56 (estimated)
Ages20 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorSeoul National University Bundang Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do)
Trial IDNCT05365425 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This randomized controlled study evaluates the impact of choline fenofibrate compared to policosanol on carotid atherosclerosis in Korean patients with type 2 diabetes and combined dyslipidemia. The study focuses on assessing changes in carotid intima-media thickness and plaque formation using 3D carotid ultrasound. Participants will be monitored for their response to treatment over a specified period, aiming to determine the efficacy of choline fenofibrate in slowing disease progression.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 20 and over with type 2 diabetes, mixed dyslipidemia, and identified carotid artery plaque.

Not a fit: Patients with severe dyslipidemia requiring other therapies or uncontrolled hypertension may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new treatment option to slow the progression of atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using similar lipid-modifying agents for cardiovascular benefits, but this specific approach with choline fenofibrate is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Type 2 diabetes under treatment with HbA1c 6.0-10.0% at screening visit
* Male or female of 20 years or over
* Mixed dyslipidemia: triglyceride 200\~499 mg/dL, HDL-cholesterol male ≤45 mg/dL or female ≤50 mg/dL
* Identified carotid artery plaque: carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) ≥ 1.0 mm
* Creatinine ≤1.8 mg/dL

Exclusion Criteria:

* Dyslipidemia which requires other therapy: triglyceride ≥500 mg/dL or LDL-cholesterol ≥190 mg/dL
* Uncontrolled hypertension
* Severe renal dysfunction
* GOT/GPT \>120/120 or chronic liver disease
* Pregnant or childbearing woman who does not have enough contraception
* Changes of medication related to chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, etc.) within 3 months
* Other antiplatlet medication such as cilostazol, clopidogrel (except aspirin)

Where this trial is running

Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions DyslipidemiaAtherosclerosisDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2
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