Elevated LDL Cholesterol
Conditions
Brief summary
This study evaluates the effect on LDL cholesterol of the 3 drugs given together in the cardiovascular fixed dose combination pill (acetylsalicylic acid, simvastatin, and ramipril) as compared to the effect on LDL cholesterol of the reference products (simvastatin, ramipril, acetylsalicylic acid) Approximately 350 subjects will be screened, 266 randomized in order about 238 subjects to finish the study.
Interventions
A once daily oral dose of the cardiovascular fixed dose combination pill ( acetylsalicylic acid, simvastatin, ramipril) for 8 weeks.
A once daily oral dose of simvastatin, ramipril, acetylsalicylic acid for 8 weeks
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Male or female subjects aged ≥18 and \<75 years. * Previously untreated or not treated with fibrates during the last 6 weeks or with any other lipid lowering drug for the last 4 weeks. * LDL-cholesterol ≥130 and ≤220 mg/dL. * Systolic blood pressure ≥120 and \<160 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure ≥70 and \<100 mmHg. * Provide written informed consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Difference in LDL-cholesterol levels between the basal and the final visit of treatment period. | Day 56 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| • Difference in triglyceride levels between the basal and the final visit of treatment period | Day 56 |
| • Difference in VLDL-cholesterol levels between the basal and the final visit of treatment period. | Day 56 |
| • Difference in HDL-cholesterol levels between the basal and the final visit of treatment period. | Day 56 |
| • Difference in total cholesterol levels between the basal and the final visit of treatment period. | Day 56 |
Countries
Spain