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Technology-Assisted Cholesterol Trial in Consumers (TACTiC) (TACTiC)

Primary Purpose

High Cholesterol

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
5 mg rosuvastatin calcium with a Web App (combination product)
Sponsored by
AstraZeneca
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for High Cholesterol focused on measuring Cholesterol, Web App

Eligibility Criteria

20 Years - 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Males, 20-75 years of age
  2. Females, 20-75 years of age (This inclusion will be applied until 50 females under the age of 50 years are enrolled in the study. After this quota of 50 females under the age of 50 years old are enrolled, the inclusion criteria will be revised to enroll only females 50-75 years old).
  3. Respond to advertising regarding a concern about high cholesterol or heart health
  4. Able to read speak and understand English

Additional Criteria for Inclusion for Actual Use (at Virtual Visit 1)

1. Participant reads and signs the Informed Consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. The participant or anyone in their household is currently employed by any of the following:

    • A pharmacy or pharmaceutical company
    • A consumer healthcare company
    • A manufacturer of medicines
    • A managed care or health insurance company
    • A healthcare practice
    • An employee of AstraZeneca or Concentrics Research
  2. The participant has ever been trained or employed as a healthcare professional (physician, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, pharmacist).
  3. The participant has, or cannot recall whether he/she has, received an investigational therapy as part of a clinical trial in the previous twelve (12) months
  4. The participant is not willing to provide contact information.
  5. Previous enrollment in the present study.
  6. The participant has a mailing address in Alaska or their mailing address is a Post Office (PO) Box.
  7. The participant is not willing to complete an eDiary
  8. The participant is a woman of childbearing potential and is not following contraception guidelines or is not willing to follow contraception guidelines including practicing abstinence or using at least 1 of the following acceptable methods of birth control for at least 1 month prior to entry into the study and for 1 month after study completion: hormonal -oral, implantable, injectable, or transdermal; mechanical - spermicide in conjunction with a barrier such as a condom or diaphragm; intrauterine device; or surgical sterilization of partner.
  9. The participant does not have access to the internet.
  10. The participant does not have an email address or the ability to receive emails.
  11. The participant responds to the Single Item Literacy Screener question (See References) with either 'extremely' or 'quite a bit.' (If the quota for normal literacy is met, but the limited literacy target is not met, the SILS2 exclusion will be used to help increase the percentage of limited literacy participants at Virtual Visit 1. Participants identified as normal literacy by REALM testing at Virtual Visit 1 will not be excluded from entry into the treatment phase of the study.)
  12. Inability to conduct interviews in a private location so that sensitive information about the participant or study would not be overheard by others not permitted to hear such information.

Additional Criteria for Exclusion from Actual Use (at Virtual Visit 1)

Confirmation by Concentrics Central Medical Operations Group (CMOG) clinician:

  1. That the participant is pregnant, as determined by an approved self-administered OTC urine pregnancy test (UPT) conducted for all female participants of childbearing potential (Female participants who are not post-menopausal or surgically sterile).
  2. That the participant is breast-feeding.
  3. That the participant has an allergy to rosuvastatin.

Sites / Locations

  • Research Site

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Other

Arm Label

Open Label, Single Arm Technology-Assisted Cholesterol Trial

Arm Description

Open Label Single Arm study in All-comers population who self-report having concern about high cholesterol or heart health

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Percentage of participants with an Overall Correct (correct + mitigated) Initial TASS Outcome at the initial self-selection
Evaluate initial TASS outcome (for participants deemed "OK to Use" or those with an "Ask a Doctor" outcome who contact a doctor and are permitted to continue treatment) compared to the TASS outcome obtained using clinician-verified medical and laboratory data
Percentage of participants with an Overall Correct (correct + mitigated) Final Use Outcome at the final use assessment
Evaluate that participants are properly using nonprescription rosuvastatin during the use period as assessed by their ability to correctly enter their ongoing health status into the Web App to get the correct outcome or through the medical and medication history in those participants who fail to complete a final TASS use assessment
Percent change from baseline in verified LDL-C to Visit 2
Effectiveness in lowering LDL-C in participants regardless of final use outcome

Secondary Outcome Measures

Cholesterol retest within 6 months of starting medication (that was verified at Visit 2, not including study mandated tests) by at least 60% of participants who are eligible for continuous treatment
Compliance with cholesterol retesting within 6 months
Percentage of participants who correctly self-identify as having a "Stop Use" warning and stop medication
Compliance with "Stop Use" warnings
Percentage of participants who correctly self-identify as having a "Do Not Use" warning at the final use assessment
Compliance with "Do Not Use" warnings
Percentage of participants who correctly self-identify as having an "Ask a Doctor Before Use" warning at the final use assessment
Compliance with "Ask a Doctor Before Use" warnings
Percentage of participants with overall compliance between 50% and 120% as determined by pill count
Compliance with Continuous Dosing
Percentage of participants with longitudinal compliance between 50% and 120% across all supply periods as determined using eDiary data
Compliance with Continuous Dosing
Percentage of participants who were persistent as determined by reorder data from the Web App
Compliance with Continuous Dosing

Full Information

First Posted
June 22, 2021
Last Updated
March 10, 2023
Sponsor
AstraZeneca
Collaborators
Concentrics Research LLC, Concentrics Research - STATKING JV, Idea Evolver, The Cleveland Clinic
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04964544
Brief Title
Technology-Assisted Cholesterol Trial in Consumers (TACTiC)
Acronym
TACTiC
Official Title
A Phase III, 6-Month Self-selection and Actual Use Study for Rx-to-OTC Switch of Rosuvastatin 5 mg Once-daily in Combination With a Web App
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
March 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
July 8, 2021 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
March 1, 2023 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
March 1, 2023 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
AstraZeneca
Collaborators
Concentrics Research LLC, Concentrics Research - STATKING JV, Idea Evolver, The Cleveland Clinic

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this AUS is to evaluate the extent to which participants can safely and effectively self-select, purchase, and use Crestor OTC 5 mg for a 6-month period according to the label.
Detailed Description
This is a single-arm, interventional, phase III Self-Selection (SS) and Actual Use Study (AUS) using a technology assisted tool within a Web App. The open-label study will enroll approximately 1220 participants who qualify for treatment based on the data they enter into the Web App of which an estimated 1000 participants will ultimately proceed to the use phase.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
High Cholesterol
Keywords
Cholesterol, Web App

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Model Description
This is a 6-month, single-arm, uncontrolled technology-assisted Self-Selection and Actual Use Study to evaluate the use of nonprescription rosuvastatin 5 mg in combination with a Web App. It is an open-label study where participants qualify for treatment based on the medical history, laboratory and blood pressure data they enter into the Web App, accessed on their own device on the internet.
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
1189 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Open Label, Single Arm Technology-Assisted Cholesterol Trial
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
Open Label Single Arm study in All-comers population who self-report having concern about high cholesterol or heart health
Intervention Type
Combination Product
Intervention Name(s)
5 mg rosuvastatin calcium with a Web App (combination product)
Other Intervention Name(s)
Crestor 5 mg
Intervention Description
The combination product will be a Drug (Rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg) and Software as a Medical Device (Web App that features a Technology-Assisted Self-Selection (TASS) tool). Rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg will be taken orally, 1 tablet daily to use for lowering cholesterol, a key risk factor that can lead to heart disease.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Percentage of participants with an Overall Correct (correct + mitigated) Initial TASS Outcome at the initial self-selection
Description
Evaluate initial TASS outcome (for participants deemed "OK to Use" or those with an "Ask a Doctor" outcome who contact a doctor and are permitted to continue treatment) compared to the TASS outcome obtained using clinician-verified medical and laboratory data
Time Frame
-30 to -1 days from Day 0 Drug Delivery
Title
Percentage of participants with an Overall Correct (correct + mitigated) Final Use Outcome at the final use assessment
Description
Evaluate that participants are properly using nonprescription rosuvastatin during the use period as assessed by their ability to correctly enter their ongoing health status into the Web App to get the correct outcome or through the medical and medication history in those participants who fail to complete a final TASS use assessment
Time Frame
Through study completion, approximately 6 months
Title
Percent change from baseline in verified LDL-C to Visit 2
Description
Effectiveness in lowering LDL-C in participants regardless of final use outcome
Time Frame
Through study completion, approximately 6 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Cholesterol retest within 6 months of starting medication (that was verified at Visit 2, not including study mandated tests) by at least 60% of participants who are eligible for continuous treatment
Description
Compliance with cholesterol retesting within 6 months
Time Frame
Through study completion, approximately 6 months
Title
Percentage of participants who correctly self-identify as having a "Stop Use" warning and stop medication
Description
Compliance with "Stop Use" warnings
Time Frame
Through study completion, approximately 6 months
Title
Percentage of participants who correctly self-identify as having a "Do Not Use" warning at the final use assessment
Description
Compliance with "Do Not Use" warnings
Time Frame
Through study completion, approximately 6 months
Title
Percentage of participants who correctly self-identify as having an "Ask a Doctor Before Use" warning at the final use assessment
Description
Compliance with "Ask a Doctor Before Use" warnings
Time Frame
Through study completion, approximately 6 months
Title
Percentage of participants with overall compliance between 50% and 120% as determined by pill count
Description
Compliance with Continuous Dosing
Time Frame
Through study completion, approximately 6 months
Title
Percentage of participants with longitudinal compliance between 50% and 120% across all supply periods as determined using eDiary data
Description
Compliance with Continuous Dosing
Time Frame
Through study completion, approximately 6 months
Title
Percentage of participants who were persistent as determined by reorder data from the Web App
Description
Compliance with Continuous Dosing
Time Frame
Through study completion, approximately 6 months
Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:
Title
List of the number and percentage of incorrect entries and the reasons for incorrect TASS entries for initial TASS
Description
Evaluate the incorrect entries and the reasons for incorrect TASS entries for each question on the initial TASS assessment
Time Frame
-30 to -1 days from Day 0 Drug Delivery
Title
List of the number and percentage of incorrect entries and the reasons for incorrect TASS entries for final TASS
Description
Evaluate the incorrect entries and the reasons for incorrect TASS entries for each question on the final TASS assessment
Time Frame
Through study completion, approximately 6 months
Title
Percentage of participants who correctly self-identify as having a "Stop Use" warning and speak to a doctor
Description
Compliance with speak to a doctor component of the "Stop Use" warnings
Time Frame
Through study completion, approximately 6 months
Title
For participants who correctly self-identify a "Stop Use" warning and stopped the medication, the date from when participant self-identifies a "Stop Use" warning to the date the medication was stopped
Description
Timeframe for complying with "Stop Use" warnings
Time Frame
Through study completion, approximately 6 months
Title
For participants who correctly self-identify a "Stop Use" warning and talked to a doctor, the date from when a participant self-identifies a "Stop Use" warning to the date their doctor was contacted
Description
Timeframe for complying with "Stop Use" warnings
Time Frame
Through study completion, approximately 6 months
Title
For participants who correctly self-identify as having a "Do Not Use" warning at final use assessment, the date from when a participant self-identifies a "Do Not Use" warning to the date the medication was stopped
Description
Timeframe for complying with "Do Not Use" warnings
Time Frame
Through study completion, approximately 6 months
Title
Percentage of participants who correctly self-identify as having an "Ask a Doctor Before Use" warning and speak to a doctor
Description
Compliance with speak to a doctor component of the "Ask a Doctor Before Use" warnings
Time Frame
Through study completion, approximately 6 months
Title
For participants who correctly self-identify as having an "Ask a Doctor Before Use" warning at final use assessment, the date from participant receiving an "Ask a Doctor Before Use" warning to the date their doctor was contacted
Description
Timeframe for complying with "Ask a Doctor Before Use" warnings
Time Frame
Through study completion, approximately 6 months
Title
Difference in % change from baseline in LDL-C between participants who had a retest during the study with a verified source and those who did not retest but had a study mandated test completed based on participants eligible for continuous treatment at V2
Description
Evaluate effectiveness in lowering LDL-C in different participant subgroups
Time Frame
Through study completion, approximately 6 months
Title
Percent change from baseline in verified LDL-C at Visit 2 stratified by level of overall compliance (<50%, 50-120% and >120%) and by 50-120% supply period compliance across all supply periods in participants eligible for continuous treatment
Description
Evaluate LDL-C lowering relative to level of dosing compliance
Time Frame
Through study completion, approximately 6 months

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
20 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
75 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Males, 20-75 years of age Females, 20-75 years of age (This inclusion criterion will be applied until 50 females under the age of 50 years complete the initial TASS assessment in the Web App). After this quota of 50 females under the age of 50 years old is met, the inclusion criterion will be revised to females 50-75 years old). Respond to advertising regarding a concern about high cholesterol or heart health Able to read speak and understand English Additional Criteria for Inclusion for Actual Use (at Virtual Visit 1) 1. Participant reads and signs the Informed Consent form Exclusion Criteria: The participant or anyone in their household is currently employed by any of the following: A pharmacy or pharmaceutical company A consumer healthcare company A manufacturer of medicines A managed care or health insurance company A healthcare practice An employee of AstraZeneca or Concentrics Research The participant has ever been trained or employed as a healthcare professional (physician, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, pharmacist). The participant has, or cannot recall whether he/she has, received an investigational therapy as part of a clinical trial in the previous twelve (12) months The participant is not willing to provide contact information. Previous enrollment in the present study. The participant has a mailing address in Alaska or their mailing address is a Post Office (PO) Box. The participant is not willing to complete an eDiary The participant is a woman of childbearing potential and is not following contraception guidelines or is not willing to follow contraception guidelines including practicing abstinence or using at least 1 of the following acceptable methods of birth control for at least 1 month prior to entry into the study and for 1 month after study completion: hormonal -oral, implantable, injectable, or transdermal; mechanical - spermicide in conjunction with a barrier such as a condom or diaphragm; intrauterine device; or surgical sterilization of partner. The participant does not have access to the internet. The participant does not have an email address or the ability to receive emails. The participant responds to the Single Item Literacy Screener 2 (SILS2) question (See References) with either 'extremely' or 'quite a bit.' (If the quota for normal literacy is met, but the limited literacy target is not met, the SILS2 exclusion will be used to help increase the percentage of limited literacy participants at Virtual Visit 1. Participants identified as normal literacy by Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine [REALM] testing at Virtual Visit 1 will not be excluded from entry into the treatment phase of the study.) Inability to conduct interviews in a private location so that sensitive information about the participant or study would not be overheard by others not permitted to hear such information. Additional Criteria for Exclusion from Actual Use (at Virtual Visit 1) Confirmation by Concentrics Central Medical Operations Group (CMOG) clinician: That the participant is pregnant, as determined by an approved self-administered OTC urine pregnancy test (UPT) conducted for all female participants of childbearing potential (Female participants who are not post-menopausal or surgically sterile). That the participant is breastfeeding. That the participant has an allergy to rosuvastatin.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
William C. Miller, M.D.
Organizational Affiliation
Concentrics Central Medical Operations Group
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Indianapolis
State/Province
Indiana
ZIP/Postal Code
46240
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Yes
IPD Sharing Plan Description
Qualified researchers can request access to anonymized individual patient-level data from AstraZeneca group of companies sponsored clinical trials via the request portal. All request will be evaluated as per the AZ disclosure commitment: https://astrazenecagrouptrials.pharmacm.com/ST/Submission/Disclosure. Yes, indicates that AZ are accepting requests for IPD, but this does not mean all requests will be shared.
IPD Sharing Time Frame
AstraZeneca will meet or exceed data availability as per the commitments made to the EFPIA Pharma Data Sharing Principles. For details of our timelines, please rerefer to our disclosure commitment at: https://astrazenecagrouptrials.pharmacm.com/ST/Submission/Disclosure.
IPD Sharing Access Criteria
When a request has been approved AstraZeneca will provide access to the deidentified individual patient-level data in an approved sponsored tool . Signed Data Sharing Agreement (non negotiable contract for data accessors) must be in place before accessing requested information. Additionally, all users will need to accept the terms and conditions of the SAS MSE to gain access. For additional details, please review the Disclosure Statements at: https://astrazenecagrouptrials.pharmacm.com/ST/Submission/Disclosure.
IPD Sharing URL
https://astrazenecagroup-dt.pharmacm.com/DT/Home
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PubMed Identifier
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Citation
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Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
8349060
Citation
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Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
30586774
Citation
Grundy SM, Stone NJ, Bailey AL, Beam C, Birtcher KK, Blumenthal RS, Braun LT, de Ferranti S, Faiella-Tommasino J, Forman DE, Goldberg R, Heidenreich PA, Hlatky MA, Jones DW, Lloyd-Jones D, Lopez-Pajares N, Ndumele CE, Orringer CE, Peralta CA, Saseen JJ, Smith SC Jr, Sperling L, Virani SS, Yeboah J. 2018 AHA/ACC/AACVPR/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/ADA/AGS/APhA/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Circulation. 2019 Jun 18;139(25):e1082-e1143. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000625. Epub 2018 Nov 10. Erratum In: Circulation. 2019 Jun 18;139(25):e1182-e1186. Circulation. 2023 Aug 15;148(7):e5.
Results Reference
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Links:
URL
http://lowercholesterol.study
Description
Study Landing Page

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