A Study Comparing Ezetimibe Plus Simvastatin Versus Simvastatin Alone in Patients at Risk for Heart Disease (0653-023)(COMPLETED)
Primary Purpose
Coronary Disease
Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
MK0653, ezetimibe / Duration of Treatment: 27 Weeks
MK0733, simvastatin / Duration of Treatment: 27 Weeks
Comparator: simvastatin / Duration of Treatment: 27 Weeks
Sponsored by

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Coronary Disease
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Men and women aged 18 to 80 at risk for Heart Disease who have LDL-C levels greater than or equal to 130 mg/dL and triglyceride level less than or equal to 350 mg/dL
- Patients must be able to maintain the National Cholesterol Education Program diet throughout the course of the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients are excluded from the study if their weight is less than 50% of ideal body weight, if they are pregnant or lactating, have congestive heart failure, uncontrolled heart rhythm problems or a recent heart attack, coronary artery bypass surgery, or angioplasty. Additionally, patients with poorly controlled Type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, uncontrolled endocrine or metabolic disease, are known HIV positive, and uncontrolled high blood pressure
Sites / Locations
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
LDL-C measurement (target goal = <100 mg/dL)
Secondary Outcome Measures
Well tolerated in patients
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00551447
Brief Title
A Study Comparing Ezetimibe Plus Simvastatin Versus Simvastatin Alone in Patients at Risk for Heart Disease (0653-023)(COMPLETED)
Official Title
A Comparison of Treatment With Ezetimibe (SCH 58235) and Simvastatin Coadministration Versus Simvastatin in Attaining the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Adult Treatment Panel (ATP) III Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) or CHD Risk Equivalent Strata Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-c)
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
February 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
January 2002 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
March 2003 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
March 2003 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Organon and Co
4. Oversight
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
This purpose of this study is to determine if the administration of ezetimibe and simvastatin together is more effective than simvastatin alone in lowering LDL-C levels to a goal of <100 mg/dL in patients at risk for Heart Disease.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Coronary Disease
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
616 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
MK0653, ezetimibe / Duration of Treatment: 27 Weeks
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
MK0733, simvastatin / Duration of Treatment: 27 Weeks
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Comparator: simvastatin / Duration of Treatment: 27 Weeks
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
LDL-C measurement (target goal = <100 mg/dL)
Time Frame
27 Weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Well tolerated in patients
Time Frame
27 Weeks
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
80 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Men and women aged 18 to 80 at risk for Heart Disease who have LDL-C levels greater than or equal to 130 mg/dL and triglyceride level less than or equal to 350 mg/dL
Patients must be able to maintain the National Cholesterol Education Program diet throughout the course of the study
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients are excluded from the study if their weight is less than 50% of ideal body weight, if they are pregnant or lactating, have congestive heart failure, uncontrolled heart rhythm problems or a recent heart attack, coronary artery bypass surgery, or angioplasty. Additionally, patients with poorly controlled Type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, uncontrolled endocrine or metabolic disease, are known HIV positive, and uncontrolled high blood pressure
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
16369229
Citation
McKenney J, Ballantyne CM, Feldman TA, Brady WE, Shah A, Davies MJ, Palmisano J, Mitchel YB. LDL-C goal attainment with ezetimibe plus simvastatin coadministration vs atorvastatin or simvastatin monotherapy in patients at high risk of CHD. MedGenMed. 2005 Jul 14;7(3):3.
Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
15194017
Citation
Feldman T, Koren M, Insull W Jr, McKenney J, Schrott H, Lewin A, Shah S, Sidisin M, Cho M, Kush D, Mitchel Y. Treatment of high-risk patients with ezetimibe plus simvastatin co-administration versus simvastatin alone to attain National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goals. Am J Cardiol. 2004 Jun 15;93(12):1481-6. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2004.02.059.
Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
16004682
Citation
Catapano A, Brady WE, King TR, Palmisano J. Lipid altering-efficacy of ezetimibe co-administered with simvastatin compared with rosuvastatin: a meta-analysis of pooled data from 14 clinical trials. Curr Med Res Opin. 2005 Jul;21(7):1123-30. doi: 10.1185/030079905X50642.
Results Reference
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Available IPD and Supporting Information:
Available IPD/Information Type
CSR Synopsis
Available IPD/Information URL
http://www.merck.com/clinical-trials/policies-perspectives.html
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