Overview

Effects of Losartan on Insulin Resistance in Patients With Heart Failure

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-03-01
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of losartan, an ARB, on glucose metabolism and inflammatory cytokines in CHF patients treated with ACE inhibitors.
Phase:
Phase 4
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
No
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Tottori University Hospital
Treatments:
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
Insulin
Losartan
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- chronic stable heart failure

Exclusion Criteria:

- renal dysfunction or under treatment with antidiabetic agents