Aspirin and Statins for Prevention of Atherosclerosis and Arterial Thromboembolism in Systemic Lu… (NCT00371501) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Aspirin and Statins for Prevention of Atherosclerosis and Arterial Thromboembolism in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Hong Kong72 participantsStarted 2006-06
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this trial is to study if aspirin and statins (lipid-lowering agents) can reduce the progression of subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Age \> 18 years
. Fulfillment of at least 4 of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for SLE
. Presence of any two of the following risk factors:
. Informed consent obtained
Exclusion criteria
. Patients with known allergy to aspirin, or any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or statins
. Patient with a history of severe gastrointestinal intolerance to aspirin (e.g., gastrointestinal bleeding) or other NSAIDs
. Patients with history of arterial or venous thromboembolism
. Patients receiving aspirin or other anti-platelet agents
. Patients with history of intolerance or allergy to the statins
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.