Status:

COMPLETED

Comparison of High-dose Rosuvastatin Versus Low-dose Rosuvastatin Plus Ezetimibe on Carotid Plaque Inflammation in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome

Lead Sponsor:

Yuhan Corporation

Conditions:

Acute Coronary Syndrome

Carotid Atherosclerotic Plaque With Inflammation

Eligibility:

All Genders

19+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

Combination therapy of ezetimibe with a low-dose statin is occasionally used to avoid statin-related side effects in clinical practice among patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. This ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • aged ≥ 19 years
  • acute coronary syndrome, carotid artery disease (diameter stenosis 20-50%), and at least one 18FDG uptake lesion in the carotid artery (target to background ratio (TBR) ≥ 1.6) by 18FDG PET/CT imaging
  • written consent

Exclusion

  • previous history of carotid endarterectomy or stenting
  • schedule for cardiac or major surgery within the next 6 months
  • statin or ezetimibe therapy in the past 4 weeks
  • chronic disease needed to be treated with oral, intravenous, or intraarticular steroid
  • end-stage renal disease
  • chronic liver disease
  • history of cancers within the past 3 years
  • pregnant, breast-feeding or child-bearing potential
  • expected life expectancy within 2 years

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 29 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 23 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04056169

Start Date

June 29 2017

End Date

July 23 2019

Last Update

August 16 2019

Active Locations (2)

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Asan Medical Center

Seoul, South Korea

2

Korea University Guro Hospital

Seoul, South Korea