None listed
Conditions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Individuals aged 76-85 years old. 2) Individuals who have serum LDL-cholesterol of 160-189 mg/dL. 3) Individuals who have serum LDL-cholseterol of 80-159 mg/dL and =1 cardiovascular risk factor (male, diabetes, hypertension, smoking, serum HDL-cholesterol <40 mg/dL, or family history of premature cardiovascular disease).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer within the last 5 years. 2) Individuals who have high level of serum AST and ALT (>2 upper normal limit). 3) Individuals who have muscular disease such as Myopathy or Rhabdomyolysis or who have high level of CK (>2 upper normal limit). 4) Individuals who have serum creatinine =2 mg/dL. 5) Individuals who have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease (>50% stenosis of coronary artery on imaging study, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, coronary artery bypass graft, or myocardial infarction). 6) Individuals who have been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (>50% stenosis of peripheral artery on imaging study, or ankle brachial index <0.9 or =1.3). 7) Individuals who have been diagnosed with uncontrolled hyperthyrodism or hypothyroidism. 8) Individuals who are taking drug that can interact with statin. 9) Individuals who have physical disability to live daily life.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Statin associated muscle symptoms (SAMS): Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ);Statin associated muscle symptoms (SAMS): Short-Form Brief pain Inventory (BPI-SF) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical outcomes | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Yonsei University Health System, Severance Hospital