NCT01587235

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate and compare the effectiveness of MK-0653 (Vytorin) to current standard treatment with other statins for the treatment of dyslipidemia in moderate, moderately-high and high-risk participants.

Trial Health

15
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2013

Status
withdrawn

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 26, 2012

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 30, 2012

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2013

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2014

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

February 18, 2022

Status Verified

February 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

1.2 years

First QC Date

April 26, 2012

Last Update Submit

February 7, 2022

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of Participants who Achieve Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) goal (High-risk <100 mg/dL; Moderate-high and High risk <130 mg/dL)

    Week 6

Secondary Outcomes (10)

  • Change in LDL-C level From Baseline

    Baseline and Week 6

  • Number of High-risk Participants who Achieve an LDL-C < 70 mg/dL

    Week 6

  • Change in Serum LDL From Baseline

    Baseline and Week 6

  • Change in Total Cholesterol From Baseline

    Baseline and Week 6

  • Change in High-density lipoprotein (HDL) From Baseline

    Baseline and Week 6

  • +5 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Vytorin

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: Ezetimibe/simvastatin

Other Statin

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Drug: Other Statin

Interventions

Algorithm based treatment using 10/10mg, 10/20mg and 10/40mg ezetimibe/simvastatin combination tablets orally once daily.

Also known as: Vytorin
Vytorin

Participants are prescribed a statin (any other than Vytorin) as per routine standard of care

Other Statin

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 79 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) ≥100 mg/dL
  • Either treatment naïve (no previous treatment with lipid-lowering medication) or if previously treated with lipid-lowering medication, must complete a wash-out 6 weeks prior to enrollment

You may not qualify if:

  • LDL-C level ≥ 190 mg/dL
  • Hypersensitivity or intolerance to Vytorin, ezetimibe or simvastatin
  • Taking other lipid lowering agent except statins. (i.e. fenofibrate, niacin, ezetimibe, etc)
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding, or expecting to conceive within the projected duration of the study
  • Currently participating in or has previously participated in a study within 30 days
  • Congestive heart failure defined by New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III or IV within previous 6 months
  • Uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmias or recent significant electrocardiogram (ECG) changes
  • Unstable angina pectoris
  • Myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass surgery, or angioplasty within previous 3 months
  • Unstable or severe peripheral artery disease within previous 3 months
  • Uncontrolled hypertension (treated or untreated)
  • Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus that is poorly controlled or recently diagnosed (within previous 3 months)
  • Uncontrolled endocrine or metabolic disease known to influence serum lipids or lipoproteins
  • Serious cerebrovascular disorder (ischemic stroke or cerebral hemorrhage) within the previous 6 months
  • Received treatment with systemic corticosteroids, any cyclical hormones
  • +1 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dyslipidemias

Interventions

Ezetimibe, Simvastatin Drug Combination

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Lipid Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

SimvastatinLovastatinNaphthalenesPolycyclic Aromatic HydrocarbonsHydrocarbons, AromaticHydrocarbons, CyclicHydrocarbonsOrganic ChemicalsEzetimibeAzetidinesAzetinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsPolycyclic CompoundsDrug CombinationsPharmaceutical Preparations
0

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 26, 2012

First Posted

April 30, 2012

Study Start

March 1, 2013

Primary Completion

May 1, 2014

Study Completion

May 1, 2014

Last Updated

February 18, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-02