The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of pitavastatin with that of simvastatin in patients with risk factors for heart disease.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
355
Percent Change From Baseline in LDL-C
Percent change from baseline in low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C)
Time frame: 12 weeks
Number of Patients Attaining NCEP LDL-C Target (< 160 mg/dL)
Number of patients attaining LDL-C target according to National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) criteria (\< 160 mg/dL)
Time frame: 12 weeks
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
CCBR A/S
Aalborg, Denmark
CCBR A/S
Ballerup Municipality, Denmark
Y Forskning, Bispebjerg Hospital
Copenhagen NV, Denmark
Frederiks Hospital, Kardiologisk
Frederiksberg, Denmark
Kolesterollaboratoriet
Hellerup, Denmark
CCBR A/S
Vejle, Denmark
Middellaan 5
Breda, Netherlands
Bomanshof 8
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Damsterdiep 9
Groningen, Netherlands
Doezastraat 1
Leiden, Netherlands
...and 25 more locations