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Phase 3 N=418 Randomized Quadruple-blind Treatment

Study Comparing Pitavastatin and Atorvastatin in Patients With Type II Diabetes Mellitus and Combined Dyslipidemia

Type II Diabetes Mellitus · Dyslipidemia

Enrolled (actual)
418
Serious AEs
Results posted
Jan 2010
Primary outcome: Primary: Percent Change From Baseline Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) — -40.78; -43.25 percent change

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Interventions
Pitavastatin (Drug); Atorvastatin (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Kowa Research Europe
Primary completion
Jun 2007

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Percent Change From Baseline Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C)
-40.78; -43.25
SECONDARY
Number of Patients Attaining National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) LDL-C Target
212; 111

Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of pitavastatin with that of atorvastatin in patients with type II diabetes mellitus (type II DM) and combined dyslipidemia.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Males and females (ages 18-75 years)
  • Type II DM treated with oral anti-diabetic medication (sulfonylurea, metformin, glitazones, or combination therapy)
  • Must have been following a restrictive diet
  • Diagnosis of combined dyslipidemia

Exclusion Criteria

  • Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
  • Conditions which may cause secondary dyslipidemia
  • Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
  • Abnormal pancreatic, liver, or renal function
  • Abnormal serum creatine kinase (CK) above the pre-specified level
  • Significant heart disease
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00309751). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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