Japan Assessment of Pitavastatin and Atorvastatin in Acute Coronary Syndrome (JAPAN-ACS)
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of pitavastatin and atorvastatin on
coronary plaque volume in patients with acute coronary syndrome and to clarify the
relationship between coronary plaque volume, serum lipids, and inflammation markers in order
to determine the significance of intensive lipid lowering therapy in patients with acute
coronary syndrome in Japan.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Kyoto University
Collaborators:
Juntendo University Juntendo University School of Medicine Yamaguchi University Hospital