Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Combined Omacor (Omega-3-acid Ethyl Esters) and Simvastatin Therapy in Hypertriglyceridemic Subjects (COMBOS)
Hypertriglyceridemia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Hypertriglyceridemia focused on measuring omega-3-acid ethyl esters, simvastatin, Lovaza, High triglycerides
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Men and women ages 18-79 years, inclusive Current therapy with a statin drug Triglyceride levels between 200 and 499 mg/dL Normally active and in good health on the basis of medical history, brief physical examination, electrocardiogram, and routine laboratory tests Provide written informed consent and authorization for protected health information disclosure Exclusion Criteria: Sensitivity to statin drugs or omega-3 fatty acids Lipoprotein lipase impairment or apo C-2 deficiency or type III hyperlipidemia Unexplained muscle pain or weakness History of pancreatitis Recent history of certain heart, kidney, liver, lung, or gastrointestinal diseases, or cancer (except non-melanoma skin cancer) Poorly controlled diabetes, or receiving insulin therapy Pregnant or lactating females. Women of childbearing potential who are not using a medically approved method of contraception. Use of certain types of hormones, anticonvulsant drugs, immunologic drugs, antibiotic, antifungal and antiviral drugs, and cardiac drugs Use of warfarin (Coumadin)
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
Simvastatin
Simvastatin + Lovaza
Simvastatin + placebo
Simvastatin + Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters)