Overview

A Study to Evaluate the Effects of Ezetimibe (MK-0653) on the Postprandial (Following a Meal) Lipoprotein Response in Participants With Primary Hypercholesterolemia (High Cholesterol) (MK-0653-072)(COMPLETED)

Status:
Completed

Trial end date:
2006-11-08

Target enrollment:

Participant gender:

Summary

A study to evaluate the cholesterol-lowering effects of ezetimibe in participants with primary hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol) after eating a meal that is high in cholesterol. The primary hypothesis is that treatment with ezetimibe 10 mg/day reduces the cholesterol concentration of the chylomicron-containing Sf≥400 fraction following a cholesterol-enriched test meal.

Phase:

Phase 3

Details

Lead Sponsor:

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

Treatments:

Ezetimibe