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Statins in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Previous History of Acute Coronary Syndrome

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Diabetes Mellitus
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT05306990
Lead Sponsor
Helwan University
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of high dose atorvastatin (40 mg) versus high dose rosuvastatin (20 mg) in Egyptian type II diabetic patients with previous acute coronary syndrome history. This open-labeled prospective, randomized clinical trial compared once daily atorvastatin 40mg (Ator®) versus once daily rosuvastatin 20mg (Crestor®). The primary outcome was the 50% reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels at 12 weeks. The secondary outcome was the achievement of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level \< 55 mg/dl.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
108
Inclusion Criteria
  • Clinical diagnosis with type 2 diabetes.
  • Previous history of acute coronary syndrome.
  • Abnormal baseline lipid profile.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients taking concurrent lipid lowering agents such as bile acid sequestrants (cholestyramine, colesevelam), niacin, ezetimibe, fenofibrate and/or omega3.
  • Patients taking concurrent interacting medications such as ciclosporin, gemfibrozil, clarithromycin and/or itraconazole.
  • Patients with active liver disease, bile duct problems, or ALT > 3 × upper limit of normal (ULN).
  • Patients with serum creatinine > 2 mg/dl.
  • Patients have incidence or history of hypersensitivity reaction to any of the statin used.
  • Women who were pregnant, breast-feeding or of child-bearing potential and not using a reliable form of contraception at the time of recruitment

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
AtorvastatinAtorvastatin 40 Mg Oral TabletAtorvastatin tablets Dosage and frequency: 40mg orally once daily
RosuvastatinRosuvastatin 20 Mg Oral TabletRosuvastatin tablets Dosage and frequency: 20mg orally once daily
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mean Change from baseline in Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C)Post intervention at week 12

A measure of participants with response

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Heart Institute

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Cairo, Egypt

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