DNASCO study

Introduction

Study characteristics:

• 140 men, mean age 57

Groups:

• low-moderate intensity exercise
• usual activity

Progression of atherosclerosis assessed by carotid artery intimal- medial thickness measured by ultrasonography

Results:

• no difference between groups
• if statin users ere excluded, exercise group showed significantly less progression of atherosclerosis (0.12 vs 0.20 mm)
• C-reactive protein levels did not differ between groups

More general terms

• clinical trial