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ASpirin Use and stAtin Strategy for Primary Prevention in Severe Coronary Calcium Score on Computed Tomography
Led by Jung-min Ahn · Updated on 2026-01-29
5000
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
544 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The primary objective of the ASA-3C trial is to evaluate the role of aspirin and high-intensity statin therapy, respectively, in individuals with severe coronary calcification (coronary calcium score ≥300) to prevent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) events with severe coronary calcification (CAC ≥300).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
ASpirin Use and stAtin Strategy for Primary Prevention in Severe Coronary Calcium Score on Computed Tomography
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged between 40 and 70 years
- Have coronary artery calcium score 300 or higher on coronary calcium computed tomography
- Have at least one cardiovascular disease risk factor: dyslipidemia, diabetes, hypertension, family history of cardiovascular disease, or smoking
- Agree to follow the study protocol and schedule and provide informed written consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Have symptomatic coronary artery disease or heart failure
- Have documented clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease including previous heart attack, acute coronary syndrome, stable angina, coronary or other arterial revascularization, stroke, transient ischemic attack, significant carotid stenosis, aortic aneurysm, or peripheral artery disease
- Show evidence of myocardial ischemia on stress tests or invasive coronary angiography with fractional flow reserve less than 0.80
- Are at high risk of bleeding or have had recent gastrointestinal hemorrhage or peptic ulcer
- Have active liver disease, severe left ventricular dysfunction, severe valvular heart disease with exertional dyspnea, atrial fibrillation or flutter
- Have history of allergy or severe reaction to aspirin, statins, or ezetimibe
- Have recent myositis or myopathy
- Have abnormal safety findings on physical exam, blood tests, or ECG
- Have history of alcohol or drug abuse
- Have medical conditions limiting life expectancy to less than 1 year
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Unable to provide informed consent or participate in long-term follow-up
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Asan Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Jung-min Ahn, MD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
FACTORIAL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
4
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