Dyslipidemia
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, tolerability and pharmacodynamic effects on LDL cholesterol (LDL-C)
Interventions
Capsules, Oral, 2 mg, once daily, 28 days
Capsules, Oral, 0 mg, once daily, 28 days
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Hypercholesterolemia * Currently taking a stable daily dose of statin therapy * Serum triglyceride level \< 500mg/dl
Exclusion criteria
* History of myocardial infarction, coronary angioplasty or bypass grafts, valvular disease or repair, unstable angina pectoris, transient ischemic attack, or cerebrovascular accidents within six months prior to entry into the study * Congestive heart failure * Diabetes mellitus * Active liver disease * Impaired renal function * Hepatitis C, B and HIV This list is not inclusive; additional information is provided in the protocol
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Lowering of LDL-C | Within 28 days following dosing |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pharmacokinetics (measuring trough concentrations) | On days 7, 14, and 28 |
| Pharmacodynamic effects of BMS-823778 on Total cholesterol, HDL-C, Triglycerides, non-HDL-C, free fatty acids, Apolipoprotein fractions, HPA axis marker and free testosterone and sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) | Within 28 days following dosing |
Countries
Australia, Canada, United States