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AtherosclerosisPhase 4NCT00371501

Aspirin and Statins for Prevention of Atherosclerosis and Arterial Thromboembolism in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

A Phase 4 study testing Rosuvastatin and aspirin in people with Atherosclerosis and Thromboembolism, run by Tuen Mun Hospital at 1 site in Hong Kong.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial 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). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
Rosuvastatin and aspirin
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
72 participants
Where
1 siteHong Kong
Study dates
Jun 2006to Dec 2009
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • 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:
  • SLE duration of >= 5 years
  • Postmenopausal
  • Age >= 40 years
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  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Hypertension (140/90 mmHg)
  • Serum low density lipoprotein (LDL) level >= 2.6 mmol/L or total cholesterol >= 5.5 mmol/L
  • Obesity (body mass index >= 27 kg/m2)
  • Chronic current smoker
  • Positive antiphospholipid antibodies
  • Renal function impairment
  • Persistent proteinuria >= 1 gm/day for >= 6 months
  • Informed consent obtained

Who cannot join

  • 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 receiving long-term non-aspirin NSAIDs
  • Patients receiving anticoagulation therapy (e.g., warfarin)
  • Patients with history of intolerance or allergy to the statins
  • Pregnant or lactating women

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Hong Kong1 site
  • Tuen Mun Hospital

    Hong Kong

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About this study

Official title: Low Dose Aspirin and Statins for Primary Prevention of Atherosclerosis and Arterial Thromboembolism in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Trial

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).

Read the detailed description

To study if aspirin and statins (lipid-lowering agents) can reduce the progression of subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Subclinical atherosclerosis is assessed by ultrasound study of the carotid vessels and CT scan of the coronary arteries for calcium scores. Blood markers of endothelial activation will also be studied.

Being tested
Rosuvastatin, placebo, aspirin
Keywords
lupus, atherosclerosis, thrombosis, statin, lipid
Medical subject headings
Atherosclerosis, Thromboembolism, Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic, Thrombosis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • RosuvastatinDrug

    Also called Crestor

    10mg/day

  • placeboDrug

    one tablet/day

  • aspirinDrug

    80mg/day

  • placeboDrug

    placebo

Study groups in NCT00371501
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
treatment arm 1Active comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: Rosuvastatin
Treatment arm 2Placebo comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: placebo
treatment arm 3Active comparatoraspirin
Receives: Drug: aspirin
treatment arm 4Placebo comparatorplacebo
Receives: Drug: placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. endothelial activation markers

    Measured: 12 months

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. carotid intima media thickness

    Measured: 24 months

  2. coronary Agatston score

    Measured: 60 months

  3. Thrombotic events

    Measured: 60 months

  4. adverse events

    Measured: 60 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 Sep 2006 (estimated)
  2. Study startJun 2006
  3. Primary completionDec 2009
  4. Study completionDec 2009

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
72 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00371501
Sponsor's protocol ID
HARECCTR0500059
Status last verified
Sep 2010
First submitted
1 Sep 2006
Last updated
16 Sep 2010
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Mok CC, Wong CK, To CH, Lai JP, Lam CS. Effects of rosuvastatin on vascular biomarkers and carotid atherosclerosis in lupus: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2011 Jun;63(6):875-83. doi: 10.1002/acr.20440.

    PubMed 21309005

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Rosuvastatin and aspirin in people with Atherosclerosis and Thromboembolism, run by Tuen Mun Hospital at 1 site in Hong Kong.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 15 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Sep 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Hong Kong. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

endothelial activation markers (time frame: 12 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00371501, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 16 Sep 2010.

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