Effects of Epicatechin on Statins for Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Impaired Exercise Capacity (NCT02490527) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effects of Epicatechin on Statins for Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Impaired Exercise Capacity
United States19 participantsStarted 2015-06
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to gain insight into the side-effects of statin consumption, and assess the ability of epicatechin (a compound in dark chocolate) to counteract or reverse these changes. The investigators' prior research has shown that epicatechin can improve skeletal muscle structure and mitochondrial (which gives us energy) structure.
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Patient Inclusion Criteria:
* Must be between 30-75 years of age
* LDL\>100mg/dL (or on drug treatment)
* VO2 max greater than 25 ml/kg/min
Patient Exclusion Criteria:
* Liver or kidney disease
* Currently taking drugs that interfere with statin metabolism
* Currently taking blood thinners
* Acute or chronic infectious disease; autoimmune/inflammatory disease, cancer, COPD, anemia, psychiatric illness, insulin-dependent diabetes
* smokers or illicit drug users
* adverse cardiovascular event (ex: heart attack)
* history of knee surgery or active history of knee pain
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.