Randomized Comparison of Efficacy and Safety of High-intensity Rosuvastatin/Ezetimibe Combination… (NCT06231966) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Randomized Comparison of Efficacy and Safety of High-intensity Rosuvastatin/Ezetimibe Combination Versus Treat-to-target Rosuvastatin Monotherapy for Patients With Peripheral Artery or Polyvascular Disease (CARE-PVD Trial)
South Korea2,462 participantsStarted 2024-04-22
Plain-language summary
Patients with atherosclerotic peripheral artery disease often have combined coronary artery disease or cerebral artery disease and show high rates of cardiovascular mortality and morbidities. Therefore, secondary prevention for these patients is of great clinical importance. Currently, Korean, US, and European guidelines recommend different LDL cholesterol target goals in patients with peripheral artery disease. In recent clinical trials, combination therapy of statin plus ezetimibe demonstrated improved cardiovascular outcomes compared with statin monotherapy. Thus, the purpose of the CARE-PVD study is to investigate whether the combination therapy of high intensity rosuvastatin 20 mg plus ezetimibe 10 mg can improve cardiovascular outcomes in patient with peripheral artery disease or polyvascular artery disease in comparison with rosuvastatin treat-to-target (LDL cholesterol \<70 mg/dL) monotherapy.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Ages 19-80
. Patient with arteriosclerotic lower extremity artery disease or multivessel disease 1) Arteriosclerotic lower extremity artery disease: If any of the following applies
. Patients on medication for dyslipidemia or patients with LDL cholesterol level higher than the target level for peripheral arterial disease (≥70 mg/dL) and not on lipid lowering medication
. History of acute coronary syndrome or stroke/TIA or lower extremity amputation within 6 months
. Acute liver disease or persistent unexplained elevation of serum AST or ALT more than twice the upper limit of normal
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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Composite of Major cardiovascular event or major adverse limb event