ISRCTN ISRCTN51658532
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN51658532
Protocol serial number RS/06/07.98/Fl
Sponsor NHS R&D Regional Programme Register - Department of Health (UK)
Funder NHS Executive South West (UK)
Submission date
23/01/2004
Registration date
23/01/2004
Last edited
11/12/2008
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Circulatory System
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr Daniel Flanagan
Scientific

Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch NHS Trust
Bournemouth Diabetes and Endocrine Centre
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised controlled trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Scientific title
Study objectivesThe consumption of modest amounts of alcohol, on a regular basis, appears to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study was to determine whether alcohol exhibits this protection through a reduction in insulin resistance.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedCardiovascular diseases: Heart disease
Intervention1. 3 units of alcohol in the form of vodka daily for 7 days
2. No alcohol
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure(s)

Fasting glucose, insulin, insulin sensitivity or glucose effectiveness, first phase insulin secretion

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

Not provided at time of registration

Completion date31/01/2000

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupNot Specified
SexNot Specified
Key inclusion criteriaNot provided at time of registration
Key exclusion criteriaNot provided at time of registration
Date of first enrolment01/02/1999
Date of final enrolment31/01/2000

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch NHS Trust
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 01/03/2002 Yes No