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Efficacy Study of Extended-Release Niacin/Lovastatin Versus Usual Care

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Hyperlipidemia
Mixed Hyperlipidemia
Dyslipidemia
Registration Number
NCT00345657
Lead Sponsor
In His Image
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the benefits of combination niacin ER/lovastatin in patients receiving standard care who are not at LDL goal per ATP III guidelines.

Detailed Description

Both LDL and HDL are important contributors in the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD); however, HDL is often ignored in primary care. The combination of niacin extended-release (ER)/lovastatin in a single tablet formulation (Advicor®) may be the most effective therapeutic option for simultaneously correcting both of these lipoprotein abnormalities to reduce CAD risk. The purpose of this study is to investigate the benefits of combination niacin ER/lovastatin in patients receiving standard care who are not at LDL goal per ATP III guidelines.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  1. >18 years old with CAD or risk factors for CAD
  2. under standard care at Family Medical Care of Tulsa
  3. not at LDL goal per ATP III guidelines
Exclusion Criteria
  1. pregnancy/lactating
  2. liver disease
  3. allergies to statin or niacin
  4. active peptic ulcer disease
  5. previous treatment with combination therapy for dyslipidemia

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Lipid parameter change at 3 and 6 months
Percent of patients achieving ATP III LDL goals at 3 and 6 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Family Medical Care of Tulsa

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Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

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