| Ad Title: |
Do you have high Blood pressure and overweight? |
| Study Title: |
A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized, Parallel, Clinical Trial to Study the Effect of Losartan Potassium on Endothelial Dysfunction and Insulin Resistance in Obese Patients with Impaired Fasting Glucose |
| Protocol Number: |
032007-058 |
| Department(s) involved in the Study: |
Int Med - Endocrinology
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| Purpose of the Study: |
The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of an approved blood pressure medication on possibly improving your blood sugar. |
| Participant Eligibility: |
1.Between 18 to 75 years of age
2.Not have a history of Diabetes
3.Be overweight
4.Taking one or none medication
5.Glucose in the range of >100 and <126 mg/dl
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| Disease/Condition Under Study: |
Moderate-Hypertension |
| Cancer Related Study: |
No
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| Study Drug(s): |
Losartan Potassium (Cozaar)
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| Study Device(s): |
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| Study Doctor: |
Dr. Nicola Abate |
| Location of Study: |
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Sites
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Recruiting at this Site
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Parkland Memorial Hospital
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Yes
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Aston Ambulatory Care Center
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Yes
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| Contact Phone: |
214_648_8368 |
| Email: |
Thanalakshmi.Seenivasan@utsouthwestern.edu |
| Other Information: |
Subjects have to have the borderline glucose(>100 and >126 mg/dl) and taking one or none blood pressure medication and the blood pressure in the range of 120/80 to 160/100 to qualify for the study. |
| Website Keywords: |
Cardiology
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| Medical Keywords: |
Hypertension
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