A Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Cholesterol Lowering Effects of Two Marketed Products in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypercholesterolemia (MK-0653A-077)
Primary Purpose
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia
Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
MK0653A, ezetimibe (+) simvastatin
Duration of Treatment: 4 wk placebo run in then 6 wk active
Comparator: atorvastatin
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Men and women aged 18 to 79 years who have a confirmed diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus with elevated cholesterol levels may be eligible to participate in a study to assess the efficacy and safety of the two marketed drugs. Exclusion Criteria: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus that is poorly controlled
Sites / Locations
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Percent reduction in LDL-C from baseline after 6 weeks of treatment
Secondary Outcome Measures
Percent of patients attaining LDL-C <70 mg/dl after 6 weeks of treatment
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00110435
Brief Title
A Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Cholesterol Lowering Effects of Two Marketed Products in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypercholesterolemia (MK-0653A-077)
Official Title
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel Group, 6-Week Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ezetimibe/Simvastatin Combination Tablet Versus Atorvastatin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and Hypercholesterolemia
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
February 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
May 2005 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
December 2005 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
December 2005 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Organon and Co
4. Oversight
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this 10-week study is to compare the reduction in cholesterol following treatment with two different marketed drugs, in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolemia.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
1229 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
MK0653A, ezetimibe (+) simvastatin
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Duration of Treatment: 4 wk placebo run in then 6 wk active
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Comparator: atorvastatin
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Percent reduction in LDL-C from baseline after 6 weeks of treatment
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Percent of patients attaining LDL-C <70 mg/dl after 6 weeks of treatment
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
79 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Men and women aged 18 to 79 years who have a confirmed diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus with elevated cholesterol levels may be eligible to participate in a study to assess the efficacy and safety of the two marketed drugs.
Exclusion Criteria:
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus that is poorly controlled
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Medical Monitor
Organizational Affiliation
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Official's Role
Study Director
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
17165637
Citation
Goldberg RB, Guyton JR, Mazzone T, Weinstock RS, Polis A, Edwards P, Tomassini JE, Tershakovec AM. Ezetimibe/simvastatin vs atorvastatin in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolemia: the VYTAL study. Mayo Clin Proc. 2006 Dec;81(12):1579-88. doi: 10.4065/81.12.1579. Erratum In: Mayo Clin Proc. 2007 Mar;82(3):387.
Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
19508464
Citation
Tomassini JE, Mazzone T, Goldberg RB, Guyton JR, Weinstock RS, Polis A, Jensen E, Tershakovec AM. Effect of ezetimibe/simvastatin compared with atorvastatin on lipoprotein subclasses in patients with type 2 diabetes and hypercholesterolaemia. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2009 Sep;11(9):855-64. doi: 10.1111/j.1463-1326.2009.01061.x. Epub 2009 Jun 5.
Results Reference
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Available IPD and Supporting Information:
Available IPD/Information Type
CSR Snyopsis Link
Available IPD/Information URL
http://www.merck.com/clinical-trials/policies-perspectives.html
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A Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Cholesterol Lowering Effects of Two Marketed Products in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypercholesterolemia (MK-0653A-077)
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