Efficacy of Ezetimibe/Simvastatin 10/20 mg and MK0524A (1-2 g/Day) in Mixed Hyperlipidemia and Two or More Risk Factors
Cardiovascular Diseases, Hyperlipidemia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Cardiovascular Diseases
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patient Without Ischemic Cardiovascular Disease Who During The Treatment With Statin Have LDL-C <130 Mg/Dl at Visit 1 Or Within The 6 Month Period Before Visit 1
Exclusion criteria:
- The use of any other lipid lowering agent
- Life expectancy lower than a year.
- Any condition that may interfere with the adherence to the study protocol
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Placebo Comparator
Active Comparator
ezetimibe/simvastatin 10/20 mg + placebo
ezetimibe/simvastatin 10/20 mg + MK0524A
The intervention consisted of an isocaloric diet, an exercise program (30 min/day of aerobic activity) and ezetimibe (+) simvastatin 10/20 mg + placebo for 12 weeks. Safety and efficacy parameters are measured at baseline and 12 weeks later
The intervention consisted of an isocaloric diet, an exercise program (30 min/day of aerobic activity) and ezetimibe/simvastatin 10/20 mg + MK0524A 1 gr for 6 weeks, if efficacy achieved will continue with ezetimibe (+) simvastatin 10/20 mg + MK0524A 1 gr + placebo; if not achieved, will receive ezetimibe (+) simvastatin 10/20 mg + MK0524A 2 gr for 6 weeks.