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A clinical trial to evaluate combination of 4 cardiovascular drugs and aspirin and Vitamin D supplementation in subjects for cardiovascular diseases

A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial for evaluation of a polycap, low dose aspirin and vitamin D supplementation in primary prevention-The International Polycap study 3 (TIPS 3) - TIPS 3 - The International Polycap Study 3

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2012/11/003108
Enrollment
5000
Registered
2012-11-14
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia

Interventions

Intervention1: Polycap (Thiazide25mg, Atenolol 100mg, Ramipril 10mg, Simvastatin 40 mg) Aspirin 75mg Vitamin D(60,000): Polycap containing four drugs versus placebo given once a day orally until study

Sponsors

Cadila Pharmaceutical Private Limited
Lead Sponsor
Population Health Research Institute
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Men aged >= 50 years and women aged >= 55 years, with an INTERHEART risk score of 10 or greater; OR Men or women aged >= 65 years, with an INTERHEART risk score of 5 or greater 2. Provision of informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Participant with a clear indication, contraindication, preference for or intolerance to statin, beta blocker (eg. bradycardia), ACE inhibitor, diuretic, aspirin or clopidogerel in the judgment of the physician. 2. Regular use of vitamin D at dos higher than 400 IU per day. 3. Hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, osteomalacia or other contraindication or indication for vitamin D therapy. 4. Peptic ulcer disease, frequent dyspepsia or bleeding. 5. Known vascular disease. (eg. Stroke, TIA, Angina, MI, ACS, PVD including claudication and amputation). 6. Mean systolic BP below 120 mm Hg at run-in. 7. Symptomatic hypotension (eg. Dizziness with SBP 8. Chronic liver disease or abnormal liver function, i.e. ALT or AST >3 x ULN. 9. Inflammatory muscle disease (such as dermatomyositis or polymyositis) or creatine kinase (CK) > 3x ULN. 10. Severe renal impairment (serum creatinine >264 µmol/L). 11. History of malignancy affecting any organ system, except basal cell carcinoma of the skin, within the previous 5 years. 12. Other serious conditions(s) likely to interfere with study participation or with the ability to complete the trial. 13. Concurrent use of any experimental pharmacological agent. 14. Inability to attend follow-up as required by the protocol for at least 5 years. 15. Expected long term use of anticoagulants

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Composite of CV death, Non fatal stroke, Non fatal MI.Timepoint: Every six months for an average follow up period of five years.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Heart failure, Resuscitated cardiac arrest, RevascularizationTimepoint: Every six months for an average follow up period of five years.

Countries

Bangladesh, Canada, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Tunisia

Contacts

Public ContactDr Alben Sigamani

St Johns Research Institute, St Johns National Academy of Health Sciences

denis@sjri.res.in08025523416

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026