Intima-Media thickness guidance of Primary prevention in Relatives of individuals with Early onSet atherosclerosiS

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Atherosclerotic burden; Cardiovascular - Diseases of the vasculature and circulation including the lymphatic system

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000222044
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Queensland- School of Medicine

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-03-17
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 397

Inclusion Criteria

1. Have a first-degree relative (i.e. a mother, father, brother or sister) with premature (onset before 60 years) cardiovascular disease
2. Are classified as being at intermediate risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event in the next five years as determined by the Framingham Risk Equation
3. Are living independently in the community or in their own home
4. Are able and willing to provide written informed consent to participate

Exclusion Criteria

1. Have pre-existing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

2. Have Diabetes (any type)

3. Have contraindications to the use of statin medications

4. Unable to provide written informed consent to participate in this study

5. Have a terminal malignancy requiring palliative care, or a limited life expectancy or any other medical condition that results in the belief of the Chief Investigators that it is not appropriate for the patient to participate in this trial

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified