Ezetimibe (SCH 58235) Taken With Either Atorvastatin or Simvastatin in Participants With Familial Hypercholesterolemia (MK-0653-018)
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- With a diagnosis of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
- All females must have a negative pregnancy test prior to study entry. Women of child bearing potential must agree to practice an effective barrier method of birth control for the duration of the study, until one month after treatment.
- Postmenopausal women who are receiving postmenopausal hormonal therapy or raloxifene must be maintained on a stable estrogen (ERT), estrogen/progestin (HRT) or raloxifene regimen during the study period. ERT, HRT or raloxifene cannot be changed during study period.
- Must follow prescribed or stricter diet, and demonstrate completion of Diet Diaries
Exclusion Criteria:
- A history of mental instability, drug or alcohol abuse; or have been treated or are being treated for severe psychiatric illness which, in the opinion of the Investigator, may interfere with optimal participation in the study.
- With underlying disease likely to limit life span to less than 1 year.
- Have previously been randomized in any studies examining ezetimibe
- Pregnant or lactating women.
- With known hypersensitivity or any contraindication to statin therapy.
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Arm 5
Arm 6
Experimental
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Experimental
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Experimental
Atorvastatin 80 mg
Ezetimibe + Atorvastatin 40 mg
Ezetimibe + Atorvastatin 80 mg
Simvastatin 80 mg
Ezetimibe + Simvastatin 40 mg
Ezetimibe + Simvastatin 80 mg
80 mg atorvastatin taken orally, once daily for 12 weeks
10 mg ezetimibe and 40 mg atorvastatin taken orally, once daily for 12 weeks
10 mg ezetimibe and 80 mg atorvastatin taken orally, once daily for 12 weeks
80 mg simvastatin taken orally, once daily for 12 weeks
10 mg ezetimibe and 40 mg simvastatin taken orally, once daily for 12 weeks
10 mg ezetimibe and 80 mg simvastatin taken orally, once daily for 12 weeks