Effects of Statin Medications on Mental Processes, Behavior, and Serotonin Levels
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2004-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Statins are cholesterol-lowering medications that are often prescribed for individuals with
high cholesterol and who are at risk for heart disease. Preliminary research has shown that
statins may have other effects on the body that are unrelated to the heart. The purpose of
this study is to evaluate the impact of statins on mood, mental processes, aggression, and
serotonin levels.