Safety & Efficacy of a Combination Niacin ER/Simvastatin in Patients With Dyslipidemia: A Dose-Ranging Study - SEACOAST

NCT ID: NCT00082251

Last Updated: 2006-11-01

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness and safety of different doses of Niacin ER/Simvastatin (NS), in subjects with elevated fat levels in their blood (dyslipidemia).

Detailed Description

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The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of different doses of Niacin ER/Simvastatin (NS), in subjects with elevated fat levels in their blood (dyslipidemia).

Conditions

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Hypercholesterolemia

Keywords

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Dyslipidemia High Blood Cholesterol Coronary Heart Disease Hypertension National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III Niacin Simvastatin Diabetes Peripheral Vascular Disease Cerebrovascular disease Stroke High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Hydroxymethyl Glutaryl Coenzyme A High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Lipoprotein (a) Lipoprotein A-I Total Cholesterol Triglycerides

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 simvastatin tablets

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patient has primary Type II hyperlipidemia or mixed dyslipidemia
* If the patient is currently taking anti-dyslipidemic medications other than Zocor, he/she is willing to withdraw from these medications
* Reasonable compliance with a standard cholesterol-lowering diet for a minimum of 4 weeks prior to screening and for the duration of the study.
* LDL-C levels and/or Non HDL-C levels above normal for patients

This study will be conducted both in the USA and internationally.

Exclusion Criteria

* Patient has an allergy, hypersensitivity, or intolerance to niacin, statins, or their derivatives
* HbA1c ≥ 9% in diabetic patients
Minimum Eligible Age

21 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Kos Pharmaceuticals

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Countries

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Puerto Rico United States

References

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National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III). Third Report of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III) final report. Circulation. 2002 Dec 17;106(25):3143-421. No abstract available.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Mosca L, Grundy SM, Judelson D, King K, Limacher M, Oparil S, Pasternak R, Pearson TA, Redberg RF, Smith SC Jr, Winston M, Zinberg S. AHA/ACC scientific statement: consensus panel statement. Guide to preventive cardiology for women. American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology. J Am Coll Cardiol. 1999 May;33(6):1751-5. doi: 10.1016/s0735-1097(99)00190-4. No abstract available.

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Guyton JR, Goldberg AC, Kreisberg RA, Sprecher DL, Superko HR, O'Connor CM. Effectiveness of once-nightly dosing of extended-release niacin alone and in combination for hypercholesterolemia. Am J Cardiol. 1998 Sep 15;82(6):737-43. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(98)00448-2.

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Reaven P, Witztum JL. Lovastatin, nicotinic acid, and rhabdomyolysis. Ann Intern Med. 1988 Oct 1;109(7):597-8. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-109-7-597_2. No abstract available.

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Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Other Identifiers

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SEACOAST

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Identifier Source: secondary_id

019-01-03-CR

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Identifier Source: org_study_id