CompletedPhase 3

A Long-term Safety and Tolerability Study of Ezetimibe Plus Atorvastatin in Participants With Coronary Heart Disease, Multiple Risk Factors, or Hypercholesterolemia Not Controlled by Atorvastatin (P01418/MK-0653-032)

432 participantsStarted 2000-10-06

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of ezetimibe 10 mg once daily co-administered with atorvastatin 10 to 80 mg daily for up to 12 consecutive months in participants with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) or in participants with coronary heart disease (CHD) or multiple cardiovascular risk factors and primary hypercholesterolemia not controlled by a starting dose (10 mg daily) of atorvastatin.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants who have successfully completed the 14-week double-blind, efficacy and safety study of SCH 58235 in addition to atorvastatin in participants with CHD or multiple risk factors or HeFH, (Protocol P00693/MK-0653-030; NCT03867318). Entry into this protocol must occur at the time of completion of Protocol P00693/MK-0653-030; NCT03867318 * All women must have a negative pregnancy test prior to study entry. Women of child bearing potential must agree to practice an effective barrier method of birth control for the duration of the study. In addition, participants must agree to practice an effective barrier method of birth control for 30 days following the last dose of atorvastatin administered * Postmenopausal women who are receiving postmenopausal hormonal therapy or raloxifene must be maintained on a stable estrogen (ERT), estrogen/progestin (HRT) or raloxifene regimen during study period Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who discontinued from the Protocol P00693 due to adverse events or poor compliance * Pregnant or lactating women * Participants who are known to be HIV positive

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.

What they're measuring

Number of participants who experienced an adverse event

Timeframe: Up to 12 months

Number of participants who discontinued study drug due to an adverse event

Timeframe: Up to 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03882996

SponsorOrganon and Co

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2003-02-04

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