A Four Month Randomized Controlled Trial on the Efficacy of Once-daily Fenofibrate Monotherapy in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury

Sci Rep. 2019 Nov 20;9(1):17166. doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-53753-7.

Abstract

An open-label, randomized clinical trial of once-daily fenofibrate monotherapy administered for 2- (Mo2) and 4- (Mo4) months using modified intervention thresholds for triglyceride (TG) was performed in persons with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). Fenofibrate (145 mg tablet) was self-administered daily in 10 persons with SCI for 4 months with monthly blood testing to quantify the lipoprotein profile (e.g., serum TG, LDL-C, and HDL-C concentrations). Eight SCI participants were control subjects. In comparison to the control group, the treatment group at Mo2 had a 40% (±12%; p < 0.05) reduction in serum TG concentration, a 28% (±21%; p < 0.05) increase in HDL-C and 14% (±20%; p < 0.05) decline in LDL-C. In the same comparison at Mo4, the treatment group maintained a 40% (±20%; p < 0.05) reduction in serum TG concentration, had an 18% in reduction in LDL-C (±12%; p < 0.05) and a 23% (±23%; p < 0.05) increase in HDL-C. Fenofibrate monotherapy for Mo2 and Mo4 initiated in persons with SCI resulted in a robust and favorable change in the serum lipoprotein profile and ratios, suggesting reduced risk for cardiovascular disease.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / blood
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control
  • Female
  • Fenofibrate / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Hypolipidemic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Lipoproteins / blood
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prospective Studies
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / blood*
  • Triglycerides / blood

Substances

  • Hypolipidemic Agents
  • Lipoproteins
  • Triglycerides
  • Fenofibrate