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TRIAL INFORMATION
Summary:
High Cholesterol at High Risk for Coronary Heart Disease Volunteers with
Metabolic Syndrome (see below for definition) and High Cholesterol at High Risk
for Coronary Heart Disease
Study Description:
This study is for patients with metabolic syndrome and hypercholesterolemia
(high cholesterol) at high risk for coronary heart disease. Metabolic syndrome
is a group of health problems that include high triglycerides, elevated blood
sugar, low HDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoker, diabetes, and waist
greater than or equal to 40 inches for males and 35 inches for females. The
purpose of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of one drug
compared to another. The study involves two drugs that are already approved for
treatment of high cholesterol. If eligible, you will receive one of the two
research medications.
Inclusion Criteria: To be eligible for the study patients must:
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Be male or
female 18-79 years of age
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Have high
cholesterol
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Be at risk of
coronary heart disease
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Willing to
maintain a cholesterol lowering diet for the duration of the study
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Have high
glucose
Exclusion
Criteria: If the study patients:
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Screening
values are outside ranges described in the protocol
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Weight is less
than 100 pounds
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Are pregnant
or breastfeeding
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Consume more
than 2 alcoholic drinks per day
Contact:
Carolyn Eustace
Karen Cuddy
Coastal Connecticut Research, LLC
342 Montauk Avenue
New London, CT 06320
Telephone: 860-443-4567
Fax: 860-442-7270
c.eustace@coastal-research.com
k.cuddy@coastal-research.com
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