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Ezetimibe Added to Statin Therapy (EASY) Study (0653-087)(COMPLETED)

Primary Purpose

Hypercholesterolemia

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
MK0653, ezetimibe / Duration of Treatment: 6 Weeks
Sponsored by
Organon and Co
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Eligibility
Locations
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Hypercholesterolemia

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who will remain on a stable statin dose of 40mg or more, for the duration of the study
  • Patients with coronary heart disease or diabetes mellitus whose cholesterol levels remain above the initial threshold for government subsidy after at least 3 months of treatment at a daily dose of 40mg or greater of a statin

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Illnesses such as congestive heart failure nyha class iii or iv
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Myocardial infarction
  • Coronary bypass surgery or angioplasty with or without stent within 3 months of the enrolment visit
  • Unstable angina pectoris or unstable or severe peripheral vascular disease
  • Uncontrolled endocrine or metabolic disease known to influence serum lipids or lipoproteins, ex: type i or type ii diabetes mellitus that is poorly controlled
  • Serum creatinine >0.18mmol/l at enrolment or active renal disease with significant proteinuria
  • Disorders of the haematologic, digestive (including malabsorptive disorders)
  • Central nervous system including cerebrovascular disease and degenerative diseases that would limit study evaluation or participation
  • Active acute or chronic hepatobiliary disease
  • Patients taking the following medication: medications known to interact with statin medication including antifungal azoles, macrolide antibiotics, telithromycin; nefazodone; protease inhibitors; amiodarone; danazol and verapamil; fibrates; cyclosporin
  • Tg >4.0mmol/l while using a statin

Sites / Locations

    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    Percent (%) reduction in plasma low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (ldl-c) concentration after 6 weeks of treatment

    Secondary Outcome Measures

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    First Posted
    November 2, 2006
    Last Updated
    February 7, 2022
    Sponsor
    Organon and Co
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT00395473
    Brief Title
    Ezetimibe Added to Statin Therapy (EASY) Study (0653-087)(COMPLETED)
    Official Title
    Ezetimibe Added to Statin Therapy
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    February 2022
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Completed
    Study Start Date
    March 2005 (undefined)
    Primary Completion Date
    November 2005 (Actual)
    Study Completion Date
    November 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
    In the context of australian general practice, to determine the efficacy and safety of ezetimibe 10mg/statin 40mg coadministration in patients with uncontrolled cholesterol receiving statin 40mg or more.

    6. Conditions and Keywords

    Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
    Hypercholesterolemia

    7. Study Design

    Primary Purpose
    Treatment
    Study Phase
    Phase 3
    Interventional Study Model
    Single Group Assignment
    Masking
    None (Open Label)
    Allocation
    Non-Randomized
    Enrollment
    141 (Actual)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    MK0653, ezetimibe / Duration of Treatment: 6 Weeks
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Percent (%) reduction in plasma low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (ldl-c) concentration after 6 weeks of treatment

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    All
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    18 Years
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    No
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: Patients who will remain on a stable statin dose of 40mg or more, for the duration of the study Patients with coronary heart disease or diabetes mellitus whose cholesterol levels remain above the initial threshold for government subsidy after at least 3 months of treatment at a daily dose of 40mg or greater of a statin Exclusion Criteria: Illnesses such as congestive heart failure nyha class iii or iv Uncontrolled hypertension Myocardial infarction Coronary bypass surgery or angioplasty with or without stent within 3 months of the enrolment visit Unstable angina pectoris or unstable or severe peripheral vascular disease Uncontrolled endocrine or metabolic disease known to influence serum lipids or lipoproteins, ex: type i or type ii diabetes mellitus that is poorly controlled Serum creatinine >0.18mmol/l at enrolment or active renal disease with significant proteinuria Disorders of the haematologic, digestive (including malabsorptive disorders) Central nervous system including cerebrovascular disease and degenerative diseases that would limit study evaluation or participation Active acute or chronic hepatobiliary disease Patients taking the following medication: medications known to interact with statin medication including antifungal azoles, macrolide antibiotics, telithromycin; nefazodone; protease inhibitors; amiodarone; danazol and verapamil; fibrates; cyclosporin Tg >4.0mmol/l while using a statin
    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

    Plan to Share IPD
    Yes
    IPD Sharing Plan Description
    http://www.merck.com/clinical-trials/pdf/Merck%20Procedure%20on%20Clinical%20Trial%20Data%20Access%20Final_Updated%20July_9_2014.pdf http://engagezone.msd.com/ds_documentation.php
    Citations:
    PubMed Identifier
    17252094
    Citation
    Simons LA, Symons J. Ezetimibe added to statin therapy (EASY study) - an evaluation by Australian general practitioners. Aust Fam Physician. 2007 Jan-Feb;36(1-2):90-2, 96.
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