Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Statin for Elderly Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Lead Sponsor:

Korea University Anam Hospital

Conditions:

Atheroscleroses, Coronary

Eligibility:

All Genders

70+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

High-dose statins can reduce mortality and cardiovascular events in patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Therefore, US and European recommendations recommend that ...

Detailed Description

Established Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) A. Coronary artery disease meeting at least one of the following criteria: * A history of coronary recanalization in multivessel coronary a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria (must satisfy all of the following selection criteria) :
  • Those who are 70 years of age or older as of the date of consent
  • Established arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease (coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, or peripheral vascular disease)
  • Subjects who have consented to the study plan and follow-up observation by the patient or representative, and who consented in advance in writing to the clinical subject consent approved by the research deliberation committee/ethics committee of the research institution
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Take statins or ezetimibe within the last 4 weeks
  • In case of end-stage kidney disease (eGFR\<30 ml/min/1.73m2)
  • Heart surgery or major surgery is planned within the next 6 months
  • Patients with chronic diseases such as severe lung disease, stroke, etc.
  • Patients with chronic inflammatory diseases who require oral, intravenous, or intra-articular steroid treatment (Ointments, inhalants, or intranasal steroids are allowed)
  • If you have been diagnosed with cancer within the past 1 year or are currently receiving chemotherapy
  • In the case of clinically significant abnormal findings that may infringe on the safety of the study by the investigator's judgment confirmed in a screening visit, physical examination, blood test, or electrocardiogram
  • Liver disease, bile duct obstruction, or liver enzyme level (ALT/AST) is more than 3 times normal
  • If you have a disease whose life expectancy is less than 1 year
  • If you do not want or cannot comply with the procedure described in the research proposal

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    August 11 2021

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    June 28 2023

    Estimated Enrollment :

    582 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT04826354

    Start Date

    August 11 2021

    End Date

    June 28 2023

    Last Update

    August 8 2023

    Active Locations (2)

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    Kangbuk Samsung Hospital

    Seoul, South Korea

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    Korea University Anam Hospital

    Seoul, South Korea