Study identifier:4522IL/0106
ClinicalTrials.gov identifier:N/A
EudraCT identifier:N/A
CTIS identifier:N/A
A 26-week, double blind, randomised, multi-centre, phase IIIb, parallel group study to compare the efficacy and safety of rosuvastatin (40 mg) with atorvastatin (80 mg) in subjects with hypercholesterolaemia and coronary heart disease or CHD risk equivalents
Hypercholesterolemia
Phase 3
No
Rosuvastatin, Atorvastatin
All
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Interventional
45 Years - 75 Years
Allocation: None
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Verified 01 Dec 2013 by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
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The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of 8 weeks of treatment with Rosuvastatin with 8 weeks of treatment with Atorvastatin on low density lipoprotein cholesterol level in subjects with hypercholesterolemia and coronary heart disease (CHD) or at high risk of CHD..
No locations available
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
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Experimental: 1 rosuvastatin (40 mg) | Drug: Rosuvastatin 40mg Other Name: Crestor |
Active Comparator: 2 atorvastatin (80 mg) | Drug: Atorvastatin 80mg Other Name: Lipitor |
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