Evaluation of a Flushing ASsessment Tool (FAST) in Subjects Receiving Niacin Extended-release Plus Aspirin
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric characteristics
(reliability, validity, and responsiveness) of a Flushing ASsessment Tool (FAST) in subjects
receiving niacin extended-release (NER) plus aspirin (ASA) daily for 6 weeks.
The FAST is a questionnaire that was developed to provide a detailed assessment of flushing
symptoms and their impact in patients receiving niacin therapy. The effect of aspirin on
flushing symptoms, as measured by the FAST, was also evaluated.