Effect of Nicotinic Acid on Cardiovascular Risks Indices in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Summary

Niacin will improve postprandial hyperlipidaemia and cardiovascular risks indices via its lipid lowering as well as via pleiotropic effects in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Timeline

Start

2010-06

Primary completion

2012-05

Completion

2012-05

Publications

• Results Aye MM, Kilpatrick ES, Afolabi P, Wootton SA, Rigby AS, Coady AM, Sandeman DD, Atkin SL. Postprandial effects of long-term niacin/laropiprant use on glucose and lipid metabolism and on cardiovascular risk in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2014 Jun;16(6):545-52. doi: 10.1111/dom.12255. Epub 2014 Feb 9.

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