The Dose Response of Niacin ER/Lovastatin on Peak Walking Time (PWT) in Patients With Intermittent Claudication - TROPIC

NCT ID: NCT00071266

Last Updated: 2006-11-02

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

870 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2003-10-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to compare the dose response and safety of Niacin ER/Lovastatin, Niaspan® and Lovastatin with each other, in subjects with leg pain caused by a narrowing of their leg arteries.

At least 870 subjects, with leg pain caused by a narrowing of their leg arteries will take part in this study.

Both Niaspan and lovastatin (Mevacor®) are approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat high cholesterol. Niacin ER/Lovastatin (Advicor®), a combination of these two drugs, is also approved by the FDA to treat high cholesterol. The use of Niacin ER/Lovastatin to treat narrowing of leg arteries and relieve "intermittent claudication" (leg pain caused by narrowing of the arteries in the leg) is considered investigational. An investigational use is one that is not approved by the FDA.

Detailed Description

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This is a Phase 3, 32-week, double-blind, diet-intervention, randomized, parallel group, ten-arm, multi-center, multi-national, dose titration study evaluating the safety and efficacy of NL in patients with intermittent claudication (IC).

The objectives of this study are to evaluate the safety and efficacy of NL in patients with IC. The primary efficacy analysis will be the percent change from baseline in Peak Walking Time (PWT) calculated from the natural logarithm of the ratio of the time walked on treadmill at the Week 32 Visit divided by the time walked at baseline. Other efficacy measures will include Claudication Onset Time (COT) percent changes from baseline to Week 32 , changes in Ankle Brachial Index (ABI), Quality of Life (QoL) percent changes at Weeks 20 and 32, lower limb amputations, composite of cardiovascular events (MI, stroke, and vascular death), and coronary and peripheral artery revascularizations. Safety variables will include serum transaminases, routine chemistry parameters, hematology, and adverse events. Pharmacokinetic analyses will be conducted as well.

Conditions

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Intermittent Claudication Peripheral Vascular Disease

Keywords

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Intermittent Claudication Peripheral Arterial Disease Atherosclerosis Niacin Lovastatin PAD IC

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Interventions

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Niacin Extended Release and Lovastatin Tablets

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Men \& women at least 40 years of age or older. Women must not be pregnant nor breast-feeding \& not planning to become pregnant or to breast-feed.
* History of IC of the lower extremities which has been present for at least 6 months with no change in symptoms in the previous 3 months prior to screening.
* LDL-C of \<160 mg/dL and Triglycerides \<800.

Exclusion Criteria

* Severe neuropathy.
* Gross obesity (BMI ≥ 40).
* Presence of critical limb ischemia defined as ischemic rest pain, gangrene, ulceration, or pending amputation of a lower extremity due to severe PAD.
* Surgical intervention to alleviate symptoms of claudication within 6 months or endovascular interventions within 3 months.
* Documented CAD taking any cholesterol-modifying agent and unable to undergo washout as judged by the Investigator or due to personal choice.
* Systolic blood pressure ≥160 mmHg \&/or diastolic blood pressure ≥95 mmHg.
* Presence of clinically significant laboratory test abnormalities for liver or renal function tests, thyroid function or HgbA1C.
* History of alcohol abuse or currently drinks alcohol in excess.
Minimum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Kos Pharmaceuticals

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Locations

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Tatum Ridge Internal Medicine

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Scottsdale Cardiovascular Research Institute, LLC

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

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VA Palo Alto Health Care System

Palo Alto, California, United States

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University of California-Davis; Department of Surgery

Sacramento, California, United States

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Sacramento Heart & Vascular Medical Associates

Sacramento, California, United States

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Clinical Research Center of California

San Diego, California, United States

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North County Internal Medicine

Vista, California, United States

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University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

Denver, Colorado, United States

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University of Connecticut Health Center

Farmington, Connecticut, United States

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Cardiovascular Center of Sarasota

Sarasota, Florida, United States

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Clinical Research Center of Georgia

Warner Robins, Georgia, United States

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River Cities Cardiology, MPC

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States

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HPV Heart P.A.

Columbia, Maryland, United States

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St. Joseph Mercy-Oakland Research Office

Pontiac, Michigan, United States

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Saint Louis University

St Louis, Missouri, United States

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Carolina Pharmaceutical Research

Statesville, North Carolina, United States

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COR Clinical Research

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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New Hope Research of Oregon

Portland, Oregon, United States

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Penn State College of Medicine

Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

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Radiant Research

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Mainline Health Heart Center

Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, United States

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Clinical Cardiology Research Center

Dallas, Texas, United States

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Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas, United States

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Pro Research Group, LLC

San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Hampton Roads Center for Clinical Research, Inc.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

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Care Foundation, Inc

Wausau, Wisconsin, United States

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Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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The TROPIC Study

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Identifier Source: secondary_id

MA-03-010401

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Identifier Source: org_study_id