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Administrative data

NCT number NCT03770312
Other study ID # 4-2019-1219
Secondary ID
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase Phase 4
First received
Last updated
Start date March 5, 2020
Est. completion date January 16, 2026

Study information

Verified date February 2020
Source Yonsei University
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

One of the most effective drug in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease is statins. The protective effects of statin on developement of cardiovascular disease has been demonstrated in elderly individuals aged over 75 years. Since side effects of statin are more common in elderly individuals than in younger individuals, clinical guidelines recommend that use of low intensity statin is considered in elderly individuals. However, there are few randomized clinical trials evaluating the safety and efficacy of different intensity statins in elderly individuals.

This is a multicenter, prospective, randomized clinical trial to compare efficacy and safety between low and high intensity statin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in elderly individuals.


Description:

Healthy elderly individuals who are eligible to use of statin for primary prevention will be enrolled. They are randomly assigned to moderate intensity statin group and low intensity statin group by 1:1 manner. Blood tests, physical examinations, and evaluation of statin associated muscle symptoms are conducted every 3 months after enrollment. General medical care for prevention of cardiovascular disease is continued after 6 months. The accrual period is 2 years and follow-up period is 4 years, so the total study period is 6 years.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Not yet recruiting
Enrollment 2484
Est. completion date January 16, 2026
Est. primary completion date January 16, 2026
Accepts healthy volunteers Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Gender All
Age group 76 Years to 85 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: (1 and, 2 or 3)

1. Individuals aged 76-85 years old.

2. Individuals who have serum LDL-cholesterol of 160-189 mg/dL.

3. Individuals who have serum LDL-cholesterol of 80-159 mg/dL and =1 cardiovascular risk factor (male, diabetes, hypertension, smoking, serum HDL-cholesterol <40 mg/dL, or family history of premature cardiovascular disease).

Exclusion Criteria: (any)

1. Individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer within the last 5 years.

2. Individuals who have high level of serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine amino- transferse (ALT) (>2 upper normal limit).

3. past history of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis or Creatine Kinase (CK)> 2-fold of upper normal limit

4. Individuals who have serum creatinine =2 mg/dL.

5. Individuals who have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease (>50% stenosis of coronary artery on imaging study, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, coronary artery bypass graft, or myocardial infarction).

6. Individuals who have been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (>50% stenosis of peripheral artery on imaging study, or ankle brachial index <0.9 or =1.3).

7. Individuals who have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.

8. Individuals who are taking drug that can interact with statin.

9. Individuals who have physical disability to live daily life.

10. genetic disorder such as galactose intolerance, etc

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Drug:
Low intensity statin
Use of low intensity statin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Moderate intensity statin
Use of moderate intensity statin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Locations

Country Name City State
Korea, Republic of Division of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Center, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine Seoul

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Yonsei University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Korea, Republic of, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Statin associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) -If all of the following occur, it is defined as SAMS. They report new or increased myalgia, cramps, or muscle aching, unassociated with recent exercise.
These symptoms have persisted for at least 2 weeks.
The symptoms resolve within 2 weeks of stopping the study drug.
The symptoms reoccur within 4 weeks of restarting the medication.
3 months
Primary Statin associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) -If all of the following occur, it is defined as SAMS. They report new or increased myalgia, cramps, or muscle aching, unassociated with recent exercise.
These symptoms have persisted for at least 2 weeks.
The symptoms resolve within 2 weeks of stopping the study drug.
The symptoms reoccur within 4 weeks of restarting the medication.
6 months
Primary Statin associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) - Statin associated muscle symptoms are judged using the Short-Form Brief Pain Inventory (BPI-SF). 3 months
Primary Statin associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) - Statin associated muscle symptoms are judged using the Short-Form Brief Pain Inventory (BPI-SF). 6 months
Primary Statin associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) - Statin associated muscle symptoms are judged using the Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) 3 months
Primary Statin associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) - Statin associated muscle symptoms are judged using the Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) 6 months
Secondary Clinical outcomes cardiovascular death
nonfatal myocardial infarction
nonfatal ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack
coronary revascularization (percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary artery bypass graft)
hospitalization for unstable angina
4 years