Overview

Evaluate Carotid Artery Plaque Composition by Magnetic Resonance Imaging in People Receiving Cholesterol Medication

Status:
Unknown status

Trial end date:
2019-04-01

Target enrollment:

Participant gender:

Summary

Atherosclerosis is a condition that occurs when fatty deposits build up along the inner walls of arteries. This study will examine the effectiveness of a combination of cholesterol-lowering medications at decreasing the fat content of atherosclerotic deposits in people who have coronary artery disease or carotid artery disease.

Phase:

Phase 4

Details

Lead Sponsor:

University of Washington

Collaborators:

Abbott
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Pfizer
Upsher-Smith Laboratories

Treatments:

Atorvastatin
Atorvastatin Calcium
Colesevelam Hydrochloride
Niacin
Niacinamide
Nicotinic Acids