N/A
N=128
Study of the Effectiveness and Safety of Niaspan ® in the Treatment of Lipid Abnormalities in Latin America
Cardiovascular Diseases
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01200160 ↗Enrolled (actual)
128
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jun 2014
Primary outcome: Primary: Effectiveness of Niaspan — 41.9755 mg/dL
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Observational
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Niacin (Drug)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- Abbott
- Primary completion
- May 2012
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Effectiveness of Niaspan |
41.9755 | — |
| SECONDARY Evaluate Changes Induced by Niaspan at the Completion of the Study Against Base Line Values |
— | — |
| SECONDARY Frequency of Flushing Events |
— | — |
| SECONDARY Overall Safety and Tolerability of Niaspan |
— | — |
Summary
Post-Marketing Observational study of Niaspan® tablet in accordance with each country regulations. This study will be conducted in a prospective, single-arm, multi-center format. As this study is observational in nature, the follow-up of subject's is not prescriptive in nature and is according to the judgment of the physician (investigator in the course of treatment for each patient), within the period of observation of 12 months. This includes an enrollment period of 6 months in which each subject will be observed for approximately 6 months. Examinations, diagnostic measures, findings and observations performed as per usual medical practice during the observation period will be recorded on Case Report Forms (CRFs) by the investigator or site staffs according to the protocol.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Male and female subject >18 years-old
- Subjects with primary hyperlipidemia or mixed dyslipidemia with elevated levels of total cholesterol,, LDL-C (low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol), triglycerides and/or decreased levels of HDL-C (high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol) (< 40 mg/dL) and has demonstrated an inadequate response to a lipid-restricted diet and other non-pharmacologic measures alone such as exercise
- Subject has demonstrated persistent dyslipidemic values and/or inadequate response or intolerance to other pharmacologic therapies such as statins, fibrates, resins, etc.
- Female subjects with reproductive potential must use an approved contraceptive method (intrauterine device (IUD), birth control pills or barrier device) during and for 3 months after discontinuation of study treatment.
Exclusion Criteria
- Subject has been treated with any other investigational product in the last 30 days before the day of the screening visit
- Subject exhibits signs of acute illness with clinically relevant findings in the pre-study examination
- Subject has known hypersensitivity to niacin or any component of Niaspan®
- Subject has significant or unexplained hepatic and/or renal dysfunction
- Subject has active peptic ulcer disease
- Subject exhibits active arterial bleeding
- Subject is pregnant or lactating
- The mental condition of the subject renders him/her unable to understand the nature, scope, and possible consequences of the study
- Subject is unlikely to comply with the protocol, e.g., uncooperative attitude, inability to return for follow-up visits, and unlikelihood of completing the study
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01200160). 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.