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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, ALT (>2 upper normal limit). 3) past history of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis or CK> 2-fold of 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 hyperthyrodism or hypothyroidism. 8) Individuals who are taking drug that can interact with statin. 9) Individuals who have physical disability to live daily life. 10) genetic disorder such as galactose intolerance, etc
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Statin associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) : Statin associated muscle symptoms are judged using the Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) and the Short-Form Brief Pain Inventory (BPI-SF). If all of the following occur, it is defined as SAMS. 1) They report new or increased myalgia, cramps, or muscle aching, unassociated with recent exercise. 2) These symptoms have persisted for at least 2 weeks. 3) The symptoms resolve within 2 weeks of stopping the study drug. 4) The symptoms reoccur within 4 weeks of restarting the medication. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical outcomes : cardiovascular death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, nonfatal ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack, coronary revascularization (percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary artery bypass graft), hospitalization for unstable angina | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Yonsei University Health System, Severance Hospital