CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) on Subclinical Atherosclerosis

China150 participantsStarted 2010-05

Plain-language summary

Shear stress maybe the most crucial local factor affecting atherogenesis. The present study investigated the effect of exposure to increased shear stress promoted by Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) on the progression of subclinical atherosclerosis and the underlying inflammation- related molecular mechanisms

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 70 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 20- 70 years old subjects whose LDL higher than 160mg/dl and carotid intima-media thickness higher than 75 percent of his age. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of history of coronary heart disease, stroke or atherosclerotic peripheral disease. Presence of impaired renal function, connective disease, or infectious disease.

What they're measuring

Change in Intima-media thickness of the carotid artery

Timeframe: 7 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01106495

SponsorSun Yat-sen University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-10

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