Effect of Intensive LDL-cholesterol Targeting for Elderly Patients With Cardiovascular Disease: I… (NCT05361421) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 4
Effect of Intensive LDL-cholesterol Targeting for Elderly Patients With Cardiovascular Disease: I-OLD Trial
South Korea1,200 participantsStarted 2022-07-19
Plain-language summary
Although there have been studies regarding intensive lowering of low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol with high intensity statins in patients with cardiovascular disease, elderly patients were either excluded or accounted only a small portion of study subjects. Therefore, this study sought to compare the clinical outcomes according to the LDL-cholesterol therapy strategy (intensive targeting \[LDL-cholesterol goal of \<55mg/dL\] vs. conventional therapy \[moderate intensity statin therapy\]) in elderly patients with ≥75 years and documented cardiovascular disease.
Who can participate
Age range
75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age ≥75 years
. Documented atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (at least 1 of the following) A. Previous acute coronary syndrome (MI or unstable angina) B. Or stable angina with imaging studies of coronary artery disease or functional studies of myocardial ischemia C. Or coronary revascularization (percutaneous coronary intervention or coronary artery bypass graft) D. Or peripheral artery disease.
Exclusion criteria
. MI or stroke within 1 year
. LDL-cholesterol level less than 55 mg/dL without statin therapy
. Active liver disease or persistent unexplained serum AST/ALT elevation more than 2 times the upper limit of normal range
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?
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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
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Clinical efficacy of intensive lipid-lowering therapy